NEW JOB OPENING
SCIENTIST
IN San Diego, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 03/25/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 498886
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Scientist
Job Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92111
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8 am - 5 pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 10
Min Hourly Rate($): 41.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 46.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, HPLC, Multitask
Experience Desired: experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) (1-3 yrs); High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (1-3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
EDUCATION

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years’ experience or Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).



REQUIRED SKILLS

• Practical experience using analytical methods such as RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement is strongly preferred

• Prior experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is preferred

• Experience and proficiency with other analytical techniques will be considered

• Proficiency at formulating buffers is required

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate them to the team

• Ability to be a team player, multitask, and work on multiple projects at once, and excel in a collaborative work environment.

• Proficiency at MS Excel is required; prior experience with advanced analytical software (Prism, JMP) is desirable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills



SUMMARY

• Searching for an outstanding Scientist I to join the Gene Therapy team in San Diego, CA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with new non-viral nucleic acid delivery tools for in vivo and ex vivo genome editing and gene therapy applications. This person will be engaged in the analysis of novel nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work at the direction of Analytical scientists to quantitate lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) encapsulating nucleic acids

• Analyze raw materials for LNP formulations

• Establish relationships between physiochemical characteristics of experimental nanoparticle formulations and their efficacy and safety

• Maintain detailed records of analytical data

• Interface directly with other functional teams

• Share responsibility for basic lab management activities (supply ordering, instrument calibration, maintaining schedules)



  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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