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

 

Date Posted: 05/01/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 500678
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Scientist
Job Location: San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 46.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: MS Excel, Prism, SOP
Experience Desired: Proven experience with lipid nanoparticle formulation and LNP characterizations (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Education

MS with 2+ years or BS with 5+ years in pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).Job description



Skills

• Extensive hands-on experience in bioconjugation methodologies, process optimization, and bimolecular reaction kinetics. Prior expertise in Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) development is strongly preferred

• Proven experience with lipid nanoparticle formulation and LNP characterizations via RiboGreen, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential measurement.

• Proficiency in bioconjugation and formulating buffers is required.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce consistent results and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.

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



Description:

• We seek an outstanding candidate to join the gRED Gene Therapy Nanotechnology team. The Scientist I will contribute to our cutting-edge delivery platform by designing, preparing, and characterizing ligand conjugates and targeted lipid nanoparticles.

• A critical component of this role is supporting targeted delivery systems through bioconjugation chemistry, including preparing protein conjugates and formulating targeted LNPs.

• Responsibilities include executing bioconjugations (e.g., antibodies, peptides) with small molecules or polymers; validating and purifying bioconjugates via LC-TOF and ÄKTA purification station; formulating non-targeted and targeted LNPs encapsulating nucleic acids using microfluidic or T-junction mixing technologies; performing surface bioconjugation for targeted LNPs; supporting analytical assay development (BLI, fluorescence microscopy, ÄKTA); evaluating ligand and particle stability under various conditions; maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks; and authoring SOPs.



  • **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

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  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
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