Strand Therapeutics · 5 months ago
Scientist, LNP Discovery
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expStrand Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on revolutionary mRNA therapeutics. They are seeking a highly motivated Scientist for LNP Discovery to advance their mRNA delivery platform, lead lipid innovation, and optimize lipid nanoparticle formulations.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Help advance Strand’s mRNA delivery platform and capabilities
Lead and contribute to lipid innovation and development/optimization of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations
Characterize the physicochemical properties and evaluate therapeutic indices of (lipid) nanoparticle formulations using standard or newly developed in-house assays
Execute LNP composition optimization and screening assays
Produce (lipid) nanoparticle formulations to support internal and partnered programs
Compile data reports and communicate the results with relevant team(s)
Research and identify new opportunities and novel project ideas related to mRNA delivery that support Strand’s vision
Maintain and establish new relationships with outside collaborators which provide access to proprietary (lipid) nanoparticles
Write study protocols, technical reports and SOPs that support the drug discovery efforts of Strand
Interact with IP counsel/consultants to assist with patent prosecution
Qualification
Required
B.S. or Advanced Degree with 6-7+ years of industry experience with a focus on lipid chemistry, nanoparticle formulation and in vivo delivery of nucleic acid-based payloads
Experience with lipid chemistry required
Experience with production and analytical characterization of (lipid) nanoparticles required
Excellent knowledge of the scientific literature in the field of mRNA delivery
Demonstrated experience working across internal and external research teams
Highly analytical, decisive, and goal-oriented while maintaining the highest scientific and ethical standards
Ability to quickly adapt to change and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial early-stage environment
A strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently
Preferred
Prior experience with (high throughput) screenings of (lipid) nanoparticles
Prior experience with development of tissue/cell targeting (lipid) nanoparticles would be a plus
Benefits
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Open PTO
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Company
Strand Therapeutics
Strand Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company applying synthetic biology to RNA therapeutics to develop single dose mRNA treatments.
51-200 employees
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2023 (12)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$257.2MKey Investors
KinnevikFPV VenturesNational Cancer Institute
2025-08-03Series B· $153M
2022-11-28Series A· $45M
2021-11-09Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Jacob Becraft
Co-Founder and CEO
Colleen Wilson
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
2025-12-02
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