Product Development Associate

eTheRNA immunotherapies was founded in 2013. eTheRNA has established an integrated set of proprietary capabilities for an end-to-end solution to design, develop and manufacture next-generation mRNA products based on enabling technologies. eTheRNA’s business model will utilize this suite of capabilities to provide superior products for partners in both early-stage research as well as later-stage development for mRNA therapeutics. eTheRNA will leverage its proprietary molecular designs, lipid biochemistry expertise, customized lipid nanoparticle formulations (cLNPs), mRNA-based T cell adjuvants, and advanced manufacturing processes to overcome the current challenges facing the development of mRNA therapeutics. By expanding its significant expertise in designing, synthesizing, and manufacturing cLNPs with a spectrum of properties suitable for a range of prophylactic and therapeutic indications, this innovative business model will allow the company to accelerate near-term revenue growth through technology licensing and mRNA cGMP manufacturing services for multiple future partners.**
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**General job description**:

- The Product Development Associate will be responsible for execution of hands-on product development work at the eTheRNA site in Niel. They work in close collaboration with the Product Development team, reports to the Senior Scientist Product Development, and works cross-functionally with the discovery, production and QC team.The position will be based in Niel.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:
The **Product Development Associate**’s duties shall include, but not be limited to:
- mRNA processing at labscale and GMP process scale
- Using techniques like filtration, column purification, diafiltration (TFF)
- Analytical techniques like spectrophotometric measurements, AGE, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, ELISA and other
- Assisting in development of new techniques and assays
- Participating in lab supply ordering, inventory management, maintenance of equipment and lab areas
- Data processing, data analysis and good documentation practices using electronic lab notebook, protocol
- and report writing**Job requirements**:
**Education**:
Bachelor’s in biotechnology/laboratory science or MS in biomedical sciences or similar

**Experience**:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in academic or biotech industry in a similar function.
- Broad technical expertise and mastering of several laboratory techniques
- Working knowledge of good laboratory practices and lab quality assurance is a plus
- **Other Qualifications, Skills and Abilities**:
- Detail-oriented and accurate in following instructions, record keeping and completion of reports
- Able to perform experimental trouble-shooting and propose technical solutions.
- Scientific integrity
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal teams.
- Fluent in English;
- Well organized, well-structured, hands-on, result focused;
- Able to work under stringent time lines
- Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible and able to multitask;
- Excellent understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).**Our offer**:
- An varied job in a dynamic and enterprising environment where you can learn a lot
- Employment contract of unlimited duration with a competitive salary package, including benefits
- Working in a fun team where collaboration and innovation are central