Senior Research Associate, LNP Production
Flagship Pioneering
August 26, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Somerville, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Research Associate, LNP Production, supporting development of lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid therapeutics. Responsibilities: design, produce, and characterize LNPs for preclinical research; optimize production processes across scales using equipment such as mixers, TFF, and related tech; troubleshoot formulation challenges; collaborate with scientists to interpret data and refine workflows; document experiments thoroughly and communicate findings. Requirements: BS or MS in chemical engineering, biomedical sciences, or related field; BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years of relevant experience; hands-on expertise in LNP formulation, production, and characterization, particularly for mRNA, siRNA, or other genetic medicines; familiarity with process equipment and physicochemical analysis techniques; strong experimental, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Preferred: experience with scalable manufacturing processes and cross-functional collaboration. HighValue: focus on lipid nanoparticle formulation and production for nucleic acid delivery, preclinical research support, and process optimization. WorkSetup: not specified, but implies hands-on laboratory environment.