Senior Scientist - Formulations

Neovac; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

NeoVac is building a new ground-breaking LNP platform to deliver better mRNA vaccines and treatments for various diseases. At NeoVac, we envision a world where mRNA vaccines and treatments are available to everyone and everywhere.

We are applying science and technology to address some of the most serious conditions affecting humanity, including increasing antibiotic resistance, cancer, and viral illnesses. We aspire to be the leading life science company in this field.

A new opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent Senior Formulations Scientist. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in Nanoparticles/Biomaterials/polymers.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Proactively drive development of nanoparticle formulations for mRNA pharmaceuticals.

Design study plans to optimize formulations for given RNA constructs and therapeutic intervention.

Develop nanoparticle manufacturing technologies for in-house application and transfer to external (GMP) facilities.

Closely interact with other teams, e.g., RNA synthesis, biology, analytics, inside the NeoVac.

Prepare documents and reports to management and to internal and external partners.

Assure high quality standards of experimental research and development work in the laboratory.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical sciences, Biology, Physics or related with focus on Bio- / Nano-materials.

Proven expertise and practical experience in nanoparticle assembly & characterization, preferably lipid- or polymer-based nanoparticles.

Sound knowledge of biophysical and physicochemical characterization techniques such as SAXS, DSC, NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, DLS, TEM etc.

1-2 years of relevant industry experience would be advantageous.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Self-organised and structured personality with ability to focus on overarching development priorities.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to meet goals and deadlines.

Ability to work well autonomously with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Very good communication skills and ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as per ever-changing business needs.

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