What are the responsibilities and job description for the SD Scientist I position at IT Engagements, Inc.?
Greetings from IT Engagements 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 Summary: Job Title: SD Scientist I Work Location: San Diego, CA Duration: Long Term 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)
- Master's or Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- 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 formulating buffers is required
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the team
- Ability to be a team player, multitask and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environment.
- Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills