Research Scientist, Lipid Chemistry

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Everyday hand-on chemist willing to get into laboratory to conduct novel organic and lipid polymer chemical synthesis to support and build the company’s proprietary lipid-based drug delivery platform.
• Develop scalable synthetic processes that could eventually lead to commercial use in LNP and targeted LNP formulation.
• Characterize, problem solve and interpret analytical data obtained from instrumentation such as HPLC, LC-MS, NMR etc.
• Maintain Chemistry laboratory and inventories in accordance with good laboratory procedures.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and peers on research findings and propose suggestions for next steps.
• Maintain a current knowledge of latest technology and scientific trends.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Ph.D. in organic, polymer or lipid chemistry from an accredited University.
• A minimum of 1 year of post-doctoral experience in academia or industry. Experience in a GMP environment is a plus.
• Must have proven track record of scientific accomplishments either in the form of publications or patents.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A sense of humility and an eagerness to continue to learn and contribute to a supportive team

Benefit:

• Medical Insurance/ Vision Insurance/ Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Days (earned based on hours worked)
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Float day
• Personal days

Perks:

• Free colleague meals during shift
• Onsite massages Charis
• Onsite gyms

Compensation:
Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 total compensation, including bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

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