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SD_Scientist I

IT Engagements, Inc.
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
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IT Engagements is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.

Job Posting: SD_Scientist I

Work Location: San Diego, CA (Poseida) Fully Onsite

Education Requirements: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years’ experience or Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with new non-viral nucleic acid delivery tools for in vivo and ex vivo genome editing and gene therapy applications. This person will be engaged in the analysis of novel nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities (may Include But Are Not Limited To)

  • Work at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids
  • Analyze raw materials for LNP formulations
  • Establish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safety
  • Maintain detailed records of analytical data
  • Interface directly with other functional teams
  • Share responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)

Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Education & Experience

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years’ experience or Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.)

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency at formulating buffers is required.
  • Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferred.
  • Experience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be considered.
  • Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirable.

Core Competencies

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the team
  • Ability to be a team player, multitask, work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Thanks

Divya Kumari

divya@itengagements.com

Salary : $45

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