Scientist (Lipid Nanoparticle & RNA)

Kelly Science is seeking a Scientist (Lipid Nanoparticle & RNA) for a growing company located in Marlborough, MA.

Pay: $30-40/hour
Shift: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Employment Type: 6 month contract with possibility of extension and/or conversion

Job Duties Include:

• Prepare lipid nanoparticles using microfluidic devices and assess their physicochemical properties.
• Maintain and manage mammalian cell cultures.
• Conduct microscopy work and process the resulting images.
• Perform systematic experiments related to In Vitro Transcription reactions using bench-top bioreactors, followed by data collection and analysis.
• Generate lipid nanoparticles through systematic experimentation using our tools, and handle the subsequent data analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues arising from experimental design and execution.
• Summarize and interpret experimental data, and prepare it for reporting through presentations or publications.

Qualifications:

• PhD in bioengineering, biomedical, chemical, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with synthesizing RNA, performing invitro transcriptions, synthesizing lipid nanoparticles, nanoparticle formulation, and analyzing the data and reporting result.
• Experience with any of the following would be highly desired: DLS, Nanoparticle tracking analysis, RiboGreen assay, PCR, HPLC, and/or design of experiments (DoE)
• Ability to troubleshoot experiments and overcome research related obstacles required.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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