Principle Scientist LNP Innovation
Principle Scientist LNP Innovation
Lonza
Geleen, Netherlands
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity within our mRNA Business unit located in Geleen, Netherlands. As a Principal Scientist LNP Innovation at Lonza AG, you will be at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in patient treatment. This role is uniquely positioned to enable our customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in healthcare. Our work environment is ambitious, world-class, and passionately dedicated to achieving flawless results through collaboration and inclusion. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference.
Key responsibilities:
- Craft advanced experimental plans, lead their execution, evaluate data, and write and review high-quality reports
- Lead multi-disciplinary matrix teams on complex projects within your area of scientific expertise, facilitating problem-solving and lessons learned activities
- Provide strong scientific, technical, and regulatory leadership for individual scientists and lab technicians on complex projects
- Assess novel technologies both theoretically and experimentally, including collaboration with external partners to provide solutions to identified risks, issues, and problems, reporting issues promptly
- Act as a deputy to the team manager when needed, ensuring seamless operations
- Facilitate improvements to departmental business processes and contribute to the implementation of innovative technologies
- Demonstrate flexibility to support other activities within the department as needed
- Proactively approach your continuous professional development to stay at the brand new of scientific advancements
Key requirements:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (e.g., bioengineering, chemical engineering)
- In-depth knowledge of lipid nanoparticle formulation processes
- Desirable experience in the conjugation of targeting moieties to LNP and their characterization
- Experience and strong hands-on expertise in encapsulation development for biomolecules, with a preference for experience in mRNA formulation in lipid nanoparticles
- Expert-level experience and understanding of handling, purification, and processing of biomolecules
- Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques for LNP characterization
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced and fluid environment, adapting to changes in priority and timeline restrictions
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