Scientist I – Analytical Development

Onsite, 9-12-month temporary opportunity with a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company. As a Scientist I - Analytical Development you will be responsible for supporting testing and characterization of mRNA-based targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs) pipeline. This role will focus on executing methods for characterizing content, purity, impurities, and function of mRNA and tLNPs. Working under close supervision, this position will improve existing characterization methods and workflows to support expansion of the mRNA/tLNP platform and pipeline.Responsibilities:Independently perform routine analysis and support method development/optimization under supervision for characterization of mRNA and tLNPs, including plate-based assays, DLS, ELISAs, CE and/or HPLC methods.Follow safety procedures/guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation and electronic lab notebook (ELN) entries for all performed experiments and assaysPrepare reports and presentations summarizing results and data interpretation as needed.Support analytical lab operations through equipment maintenance, organizing and maintaining inventory, aliquoting and labeling, and other tasks as needed. Collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and reliability of data output in addition to troubleshooting out of trend results.Participate in team meetings to discuss methods/data in addition to contributing insights and suggestions for any improvements to operations, analytical procedures, methods, SOPs, etc.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or master’s with 2+ years of related experience.Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred.Experience and proficiency with Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), UV-Vis Spectroscopy, plate-based assays, and/or Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) is preferred.GraphPad Prism experience required. Meticulous attention to detail alongside proven problem-solving and organizational skills.Demonstrated adaptability and comfort in dynamic work environments.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATIONSuna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENTCompensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or WashingtonPay Rate: $73,000-$138,000 DOE