Nanoparticle Delivery, Research Associate

SCHLIEREN, ZURICH /FULL-TIME

Anjarium is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company focused on creating a new class of non-viral gene therapies to deliver more predictable, enduring, and inclusionary ways to tackle genetic disease throughout a patient’s lifetime. The Company’s versatile platform aims to leverage breakthrough science and expertise at the interface of genetic medicine, synthetic biology and nanoparticle engineering to generate a pipeline of advanced gene therapies with unique competitive advantages over current viral-vector based gene therapies.  We are backed by leading international and strategic investors Abingworth, Gimv, Omega Funds, Pfizer Ventures and Surveyor Capital (a Citadel company).

Currently headquartered at Biotechnopark in Zurich, Switzerland, we are rapidly expanding our team and are looking for talented and creative individuals, driven by patient outcomes, to join us. Our team is passionate about building a new generation of durable genetic medicines for life-threatening diseases while pushing forward the frontiers of gene therapy.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a rapidly growing formulations team to develop new lipid nanoparticle formulations to support key studies with Anjarium’s novel payloads. The ideal candidate will have experience with formulation optimization, characterization and downstream assays for a variety of novel nucleic acid payloads. The Nanoparticle Delivery Research Associate will work closely with other individuals from delivery biology, analytics and platform teams at Anjarium.

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesize, optimize and functionally evaluate lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations
• Perform analytical characterization of LNPs and downstream assays for novel payloads
• Analyze LNP performance and molecular attributes in vitro
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team to design, plan, and execute experiments to facilitate in vitro and in vivo evaluation of LNP formulations
• Execute experiments to facilitate in vitro and in vivo evaluation of LNP formulations

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering or related field
• A first experience in industry, is a plus
• Understanding of experimental design and experience with regard to lipid nanoparticle formulation, characterization and functionality
• Proven ability to work independently, effectively plan and analyze work activities and prioritize task completion to meet schedules and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communicator in English

Key interpersonal skills:

• Motivated and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Open minded with a real desire to learn and actively contribute to the growth of the company.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, as well as the agility to work within a fast-paced research field
• Strong collaboration and team working skills
• Ready to express your creativity and try new things!
• High personal standards with requirements in return for their working environment such as transparency, respect and caring communication