GenScript

Research Scientist, Lipid Chemistry

GenScript • $90K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in organic, polymer, or lipid chemistry from an accredited university.
  • 1+ years of post-doctoral experience in academia or industry; GMP experience preferred.
  • Proven track record of scientific achievements through publications or patents.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and support team dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct hands-on chemical synthesis in the lab for organic and lipid polymer molecules.
  • Develop scalable synthetic processes for commercial use in LNP formulations.
  • Analyze and interpret data from instruments like HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR.
  • Maintain laboratory protocols and inventory according to good practices.
  • Communicate research findings and suggest next steps to supervisors and peers.
  • Stay updated on technology and trends in the field.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with full vesting on day one.
  • Generous paid parental leave after three months.
  • Flexible paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days.
  • Wellness benefits including onsite massages and gyms.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

GenScript has a customized RNA synthesis and delivery formulation service established with good growth opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated and scientifically rigorous individual to join our Innovation Center for novel lipid or other polymer molecules development to be used in RNA and gene delivery formulation, with experience in developing organic lipid and polymer molecules from R&D to Scale up.

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 pees 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.

About GenScript

GenScript Biotech Corporation is a global biotechnology group headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. The company provides biological research services and products to scientists in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, and academic settings. The company's services include gene synthesis, peptide synthesis, protein expression, antibody development, and in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies. The company's products include molecular biology reagents, peptides, proteins, antibodies, and cell line development services. The company has subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, Japan, and China. GenScript was founded in 2002 by Frank Zhang and has grown to become a leading provider of gene synthesis services and other biotechnology products and services.
Learn more about GenScript
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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