Co-Op, PS Experiment, LNP Formulations (Biomedical Engineering)

TL;DR

Co-Op, PS Experiment, LNP Formulations (Biomedical Engineering): Supporting the design and development of microfluidic platforms for controlled synthesis and characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) with an accent on high-throughput screening and downstream characterization assays. Focus on optimizing lead formulations and developing advanced drug delivery systems beyond standard LNPs.

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

Company

hirify.global is building Scientific Superintelligence to autonomously execute the scientific method across medicine, materials, and energy using proprietary AI Science Factory instruments.

What you will do

• Support formulation efforts to contribute to the building of the LNP platform.
• Formulate and characterize novel LNPs using microfluidic platforms with a focus on high-throughput screening.
• Run downstream characterization assays for nucleic acid therapeutics, including DLS, ribogreen, and TNS assays.
• Collaborate with chemists, material scientists, and AI teams to document systems and refine autonomous flow chemistry practices.
• Aid in the development of targeted nanoparticles and evaluation of different linker chemistries.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc candidate in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with lipid nanoparticle formulations, microfluidic device development, or drug delivery systems.
• Ability to analyze data and interpret results to iterate on experimental designs.
• Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA, USA

Nice to have

• Experience with high-throughput screening systems and automation equipment.
• Working knowledge of bioanalytical techniques such as fluorescence spectroscopy and electrophoresis.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced startup environment driven by core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity.
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced AI and physical sciences.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team culture.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of background.