Our mission

At Ethris, we are working at the forefront of medical innovation and technology. To us, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, working on rethinking human therapeutics. We strive towards developing the next generation of mRNA therapeutics and vaccines for respiratory diseases. We're a dedicated and skilled team of around 30 with different cultural backgrounds, all following the goal of revolutionizing medicine and bringing ground-breaking new therapies to patients worldwide in due time. With our truly innovative, self-developed and IP-protected suite of platforms for lipidoid nanoparticle delivery, mRNA design and optimization, mRNA manufacturing and drug product stabilization at room-temperature, we are uniquely positioned to achieve our ambitious goals.

Join our team as Laboratory Specialist - mRNA & LNP Formulation (all genders are welcome), advance your career, and become part of an amazing journey to bring new and breakthrough genetic medicine to patients worldwide.

Our offer

As a highly ambitious and thriving biotech company, we offer you an extremely interesting but also demanding job. You will have the opportunity to quickly expand your operational, strategic, and personal skills in a highly motivated team. An open communication culture and working atmosphere combined with a strong team spirit contribute to our success.

Your tasks

• Routine formulation and manufacturing of mRNA-loaded LNPs, from small-scale production using a NanoAssemblr device to larger-scale production using a NanoScaler device
• Quality control and characterization of LNPs (e.g. DLS, RNA integrity, encapsulation efficiency, lipid composition by HPLC, potency)
• Development and optimization of mRNA/LNP formulation and manufacturing processes
• Troubleshooting and continuous process improvement
• Supporting scale-up activities and technology transfer to CMOs
• Planning, execution, analysis and documentation of experiments
• Supporting general laboratory activities and taking on a broad range of responsibilities within a small team

Your profile

• Degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field
• Several years of hands-on experience in LNP manufacturing and quality control
• Experience in process development, process optimization, scale-up and/or technology transfer to CMOs is desirable
• Experience with nebulization, lyophilization and/or spray drying is a plus
• Flexible, hands-on and solution-oriented approach
• Strong team player who enjoys working in a small, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken