Ionis Pharmaceuticals: TEMP Senior Scientist, Formulation and Delivery Sciences

Company Overview

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

Our Culture

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

Position Summary

TEMP SENIOR SCIENTIST, FORMULATION AND DELIVERY SCIENCES

We seek inquisitive and motivated RAs/scientists to help build an exciting new gene editing franchise within a leading nucleic acid therapeutics company. This is an onsite laboratory-based role in preclinical formulations R&D for the intracellular delivery of RNA. The successful candidate will create novel nanoparticles comprising nucleic acids, lipids, polymers and peptides, perform physical-chemical characterizations, and conduct in-vivo / in-vitro studies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, production, and testing of a variety of nucleic acid containing nanoparticles for preclinical research programs and transition to clinical development.
• Produce bench scale formulations using microfluidic mixing and UF/DF, filtration, centrifugation, etc.
• Perform routine rodent procedures to dose formulations and assess safety/activity.
• Perform routine particle analysis via DLS, zeta potential, TNS pKa, fluorescence methods, and potentially analyze lipids and RNAs via HPLC, etc.
• Proactively collaborate with scientists across the organization to advance company objectives.
• Thoroughly document results in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Assist in maintaining general laboratory functionality including ordering and receiving lab supplies.
• Analyze experimental data and present scientific results at team research meetings.
• Contribute to publications and patent applications.

Requirements

• BS in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience for Senior RA role.
• MS in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience for Senior RA role.
• PhD in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering or related discipline for a Scientist role.
• Specific level will be based on each candidate’s combination of skills and accomplishments.
• Ability to learn and perform routine rodent procedures (eg., tail vein injection and necropsy) is required. Experience with cell culture is a plus.
• Experience formulating and characterizing RNA and/or protein containing nanoparticles.
• Experience with analytical methods for RNA and/or lipids is a strong plus.
• A team player who can work both independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to engage experts and literature to troubleshoot complex scientific problems.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Application Information

For more information about Ionis and to apply for this position, please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com. Reference Requisition #TEMP003499.

The hourly pay scale for this position is $52.92/hour to $67.67/hour.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.