Luna Labs’ Biotech Group is committed to addressing critical technical challenges in modern healthcare. This team of biomedical engineers, molecular biologists, materials scientists, chemists, and biophysicists drive advancements in medical technology through close partnerships with clinicians and external researchers. We work in fields as diverse as wound healing, clinical diagnostics, medical simulation, and drug and vaccine delivery. The work is fast-paced, collaborative, and focused on solving critical global healthcare needs.
The Biotech Group is currently searching for an Associate Scientist with experience in chemistry, biochemistry, drug and vaccine delivery, and biological detection/diagnostic device development, or related. The candidate should have significant hands-on experience in polymer and nanomaterial synthesis, bioconjugation, and crosslinking chemistry. They must be proficient with several analytical techniques including dynamic light scattering (DLS), Zeta potential analysis, spectroscopy, FTIR, and related. The preferred candidate will also have significant experience with drug release monitoring, protein and nucleic acid immobilization and characterization, and quantification of biological macromolecules using LC-MS, ELISA, PCR, and DNA/protein gel analysis.
The candidate should have previous experience working on multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously, and have a demonstrated ability to multitask, troubleshoot, optimize protocols and write scientific summaries of work. The candidate will contribute to multiple research and development efforts in Luna’s Biotech Group, and be responsible for carrying out experimentation, preparing and analyzing data, developing protocols and plans in response to results, and preparing write-ups and presentations on experimental efforts.
Role/Responsibilities:
Serves as performer for various laboratory biochemistry, biotechnology and analytical programs (the primary role is to perform in-lab, hands-on experimentation). Develops assays at the chemistry/biology interface. Performs polymer and nanomaterial synthesis and protein conjugation and encapsulation Develops assays for drug release testing. Designs, performs, and optimizes protocols for antibody-based detection assays and analysis of results. Develops new methodology as necessary. Maintains and operates laboratory equipment. Summarizes and interprets raw data. Writes clear, concise, and timely technical reports to document significant results. Keeps complete notebook of work performed. Discusses work performed and future experimentation efforts at weekly meetings. Demonstrates and promotes safety.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years relevant experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry. BS/MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Material Sciences is preferred.
Due to government contracting regulations, U.S. Citizenship is a firm requirement.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.