Elevatebio

Elevatebio

Scientist I, mRNA, Process Development

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$145kDetected 41 days ago
Business DevelopmentGMPMass Spectrometry

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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role

  • Characterize mRNA samples using analytical techniques such as electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and HPLC/UPLC to ensure product quality and consistency
  • Communicate experimental results and progress to internal stakeholders and external clients.
  • We are seeking a highly skilled mRNA Scientist to join our process development team at ElevateBio.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including MSAT, analytical development, and external clients, to support project goals.
  • Support the business development team in creating SOWs and proposals for external clients looking to partner for mRNA therapeutics
  • You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the tech transfer of mRNA-based therapeutics.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Microbiology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 4 years in working with mRNA-based therapeutics
  • Experience Requirements
  • Comprehensive mRNA processing experience with hands-on experience in in-vitro transcription (IVT) and plasmid DNA linearization.
  • Knowledge in mRNA downstream methods for Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and multiple chromatography techniques such as dT Affinity, IEX, and RP-HPLC.
  • Experience operating automated chromatography systems (ÄKTA Avant/Pure) and filtration skids (Repligen KrosFlow Kr2i).
  • Expertise in process scaling around mRNA production from bench scale to GMP manufacturing

Nice to have

  • Experience with mRNA-LNP formulation and mixing technologies/equipment
  • The budgeted range for this position is $105,000 - $145,000.
  • ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation

  • This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law

Company info

  • The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled mRNA Scientist to join our process development team at ElevateBio.
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