Lila Sciences · 3 weeks ago
Senior Research Associate, LNP Formulations
Cambridge, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $106K/yr
3+ years expLila Sciences is pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. They are seeking a Senior Research Associate to assist in the design and development of advanced microfluidic platforms for lipid nanoparticles and other nanocarriers, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to establish next-generation tools for therapeutic development and delivery.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute LNP formulations using various microfluidic systems, with a focus on high throughput screening to select and optimize lead formulations
Develop and run downstream characterization assays for nucleic acid therapeutics (including DLS, ribogreen assay, TNS assay, etc.)
Assist in the design of, and routinely execute, automated high-throughput experimentation workflows using microfluidic platforms and robotics to synthesize nanoparticles
Collaborate with chemists, material scientists, engineers, and data scientists to document systems, share insights, and refine best practices in autonomous flow chemistry
Write, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both existing and new lab processes
Qualification
Required
MSc in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 3+ years, or BSc with 5+ years, of hands-on experience in microfluidic device development and LNP synthesis, or related experience
Strong experience with lipid nanoparticle formulations, with an emphasis on high throughput production
Strong working knowledge of bioanalytical techniques (e.g., DLS, fluorescence spectroscopy, electrophoresis, in vitro assays)
Strong data analysis skills and ability to interpret results, using learnings to iterate on experimental designs
Excellent troubleshooting, communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams
Preferred
Industry experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with scale up considerations for nanoparticle manufacturing
Experience with drug delivery systems beyond standard LNPs, including targeted nanoparticles (antibody/ligand decoration, evaluating different linker chemistries, etc.)
Experience using automation instruments to perform routine lab work
Familiarity with digital systems and data pipelines used in high-throughput environments
Benefits
Bonus potential
Generous early equity
Company
Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$550MKey Investors
NVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
2025-03-10Seed· $200M
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