Scientist I/II, Drug Delivery/Immunology

3 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Piezo Therapeutics Full time
About the Role

Piezo Therapeutics is seeking a highly skilled Scientist I/II to join our team in the field of drug delivery and immunology. As a key member of our R&D team, you will play a critical role in advancing our novel delivery platform for nucleic acid vaccines and therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the development of our platform to support the delivery of RNA/DNA therapeutics, collaborating with other team members in hardware design and business development.
  • Provide scientific direction for process development, optimization, and translation into clinical trials for delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics.
  • Perform preclinical studies involving RNA and DNA delivery using our platform via in vivo and in vitro procedures.
  • Characterize vaccine delivery by performing immunology assays such as ELISAs, ELISpots, and cytokine profiling.
  • Assist in third-party research collaborations/partnerships and CRO/CMO relationships.
  • Gather experimental data and provide regular research updates in the form of written reports and/or verbal presentations to senior leadership.
Requirements
  • PhD in Bioengineering, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Strong background in immunology and/or drug delivery, such as evaluation of vaccine/therapeutic candidates or delivery of nucleic acid medicines.
  • Proficient in small animal handling techniques, immunology assays, and tissue cultures.
  • Proficient in statistical analysis software such as GraphPad Prism and the creation of highly detailed research presentations via Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in basic molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, ELISpot, Western Blotting, flow cytometry, gel electrophoresis, PCR, etc.
  • Experience with in vivo bioluminescent imaging (e.g., IVIS) is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience with handling nucleic acids (such as RNA) is preferred.
  • Proven track record of scientific contributions such as peer-reviewed first-author publications and conference presentations.
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and cross-disciplinary startup environment.
  • Uphold a high ethical standard with a steadfast commitment to animal welfare principles.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and a dedicated team player with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, adept critical thinking, and multitasking proficiency.
  • Ability to work in-person in Atlanta, GA with up to 20% travel.
About Piezo Therapeutics

Piezo Therapeutics is a cutting-edge biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the intracellular delivery of next-generation nucleic acid medicines. Our team of experts in drug delivery and commercial translation is passionate about improving the safety, affordability, and accessibility of these medicines globally.

We offer a dynamic and innovative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, including stock options, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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