Senior Nanoparticle Formulation Scientist
Location - Oxfordshire
The Opportunity:
Our client is a growing Life Science company based in Oxfordshire, who are currently looking to build their R&D team with the addition of a Senior Liquid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulation Scientist. This opportunity will be a full-time role and will support the company in developing ground-breaking approaches to vaccine drug delivery.
The role:
As a Senior LNP Scientist you will be expected to compliment the existing R&D team by undertaking research projects. This will include:
- Designs of study plans and approaches for Formulation Development
- Invention of new LNP formulations and experience improving existing designs
- Evaluating suitable methods and hypotheses for synthesis of new particles
- Synthesis and analysis of Lipid Nanoparticles
- Performing Analytical Assays
- Reporting and presenting R&D outcomes
Suitable applicants:
Our client is looking for a team-player who can take responsible for key research projects and deliver results. As a background, suitable applicants will ideally have:
- PhD in Biomaterials, Nanomaterials, Organic Chemistry (or similar discipline)
- Prior industry or post-doctoral experience working in Lipid Nanoparticles Formulation
- Good understanding of Nanoparticle Synthesis and characterisation
- Prior experience inventing novel LNP formulations
- Good analytical chemistry experience, including techniques such as LCMS, HPLC, DLS, TEM.
- Able to work independently and deliver on research projects
In return, my client offers the opportunity to join a developing, small company with exposure to exciting research. A competitive salary will be offered based on experience.