Senior/Principal Research Associate (LNP Analytics)

We are seeking a scientific contributor to develop validated analytical assays for LNP and drug product characterization. This role will be responsible for designing, developing and validating analytical assays for a targeted LNP drug product to support the platform and pipeline development. The candidate would have the opportunity to work in a collaboration-oriented role in which they would coordinate with other teams and provide analytical support to the discovery and PD teams. The ideal candidate is a sciences major with strong exposure to analytical techniques and who is excited by the idea of being a core participant in building an early startup and guiding the scientific vision of the company. They would be engaged in science and driven by our mission to create therapies that help people in ways that are currently impossible.Designing, developing and validating analytical assays for LNP and targeted LNP drug product characterizationDevelop assays for LNPs including lipid raw material QC, composition assessment, Lipid/cargo profiling and LNP/tLNP characterization using HPLC (SEC, Reverse Phase), fluorescence-based methods and other analytical techniquesWork with cross-functional groups including LNP discovery, PD and CMC team to support needs of analytical method development, characterization, and transferPerform CRO outreach including experimental planning, work coordination and data interpretation for as analytical SMESupport technology transfer to Industry PartnersFoster collaborative relationships across the team and company and engage in a positive and exciting work environmentContribute to hiring, training, and collaborating with scientists (as needed)Author technical documents, including SOPs for analytical methods, maintain diligent records and demonstrate proficiency in scientific communicationSupport high-quality documentations to support regulatory filings