Nanoparticle Formulation Scientist Intern

Nanoparticle Formulation Scientist InternNanomedicine / Nanoparticle Drug Delivery / Pharmaceutical Formulation

About the Opportunity

Our client is an early-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutic technologies utilizing nanoscale drug-delivery and formulation platforms.

We are seeking a highly specialized Nanoparticle Formulation Scientist Intern to support the company's research and development programs involving nanoparticle formulation, nanomedicine, drug delivery, biomaterials, and pharmaceutical development.

This is a**, voluntary research internship** designed for an individual with advanced academic training in nanoparticle science and a strong desire to contribute to early-stage biotechnology research.

IMPORTANT: There is no salary, hourly wage, stipend, or guaranteed financial compensation associated with this internship. Candidates should apply only if they are comfortable participating on an unpaid basis.

Minimum Education Requirement

A PhD is REQUIRED.

Candidates must hold a PhD in one of the following fields or a closely related discipline:

• Nanoparticles / Nanoparticle Science
• Nanomedicine
• Nanotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering with substantial nanoparticle research
• Chemistry with substantial nanoparticle or nanomedicine research

Candidates without a PhD in a relevant field will not be considered for this position.

The PhD requirement reflects the highly specialized nature of the research and the expectation that the individual will be capable of independently contributing to nanoparticle formulation and characterization activities.

Research Focus

The scientist will contribute to the design, development, optimization, and characterization of nanoscale delivery systems intended to safely and effectively transport therapeutic cargo within biological systems.

Potential research areas include:

• Polymeric nanoparticles
• PLGA nanoparticles
• Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)
• Nanomedicine
• Therapeutic drug delivery
• Peptide and protein delivery
• mRNA and nucleic-acid delivery
• Vaccine delivery systems
• Controlled-release formulations
• Targeted drug delivery
• Encapsulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Nanoparticle surface modification
• Biocompatible delivery systems
• Translational nanotechnology

Responsibilities

Depending on the candidate's expertise and the needs of the research program, responsibilities may include:

• Design and optimize nanoparticle formulations.
• Develop experimental strategies for encapsulating pharmaceutical or biological cargo.
• Evaluate nanoparticle size, morphology, surface characteristics, stability, and physicochemical properties.
• Investigate encapsulation efficiency and drug-loading capacity.
• Study formulation stability and degradation.
• Evaluate controlled-release and release-kinetic characteristics.
• Assist in developing reproducible formulation protocols.
• Analyze formulation-performance relationships.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Review scientific literature and identify emerging nanoparticle technologies.
• Contribute to experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Prepare technical reports, research summaries, and scientific documentation.
• Collaborate with other scientists and research personnel.
• Contribute to scientific presentations, publications, intellectual-property development, and research proposals where appropriate.
• Help translate laboratory findings into potential therapeutic applications.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in nanoparticle formulation and nanomedicine, preferably through doctoral research, postdoctoral research, publications, or industry experience.

Particularly valuable experience includes:

• Polymeric nanoparticle formulation
• PLGA nanoparticle systems
• Lipid nanoparticle formulation
• Nanoparticle drug encapsulation
• Drug-delivery systems
• Nanoparticle characterization
• Dynamic light scattering (DLS)
• Zeta-potential analysis
• Electron microscopy
• HPLC/UPLC
• UV-Vis spectroscopy
• Encapsulation-efficiency analysis
• In-vitro release studies
• Pharmaceutical formulation
• Biomaterials
• Nanotoxicology
• Cell-based evaluation of delivery systems
• Protein, peptide, mRNA, or nucleic-acid delivery

Experience with formulation optimization and quantitative analysis is particularly desirable.

Core Scientific Objectives

The position will focus on addressing key challenges in therapeutic nanoparticle development, including:

1. Encapsulation EfficiencyDeveloping formulations capable of efficiently incorporating active pharmaceutical ingredients or biological cargo.

2. StabilityImproving physical and chemical stability of nanoparticle formulations during storage and under physiological conditions.

3. BioavailabilityDeveloping delivery systems capable of improving the availability of therapeutic compounds within biological systems.

4. Controlled ReleaseEngineering formulations capable of producing predictable and controllable release kinetics.

5. Targeted DeliveryInvestigating strategies for directing therapeutic cargo toward specific biological targets or tissues.

6. Translational PotentialHelping identify formulations with characteristics appropriate for advancement toward preclinical development.

Work Environment

This is an early-stage biotechnology environment, meaning the successful candidate should be comfortable working with substantial independence and ambiguity.

The scientist will have an opportunity to work closely with company leadership and contribute to research programs at an early stage of development.

Depending on the research activity, work may involve:

• Literature research
• Computational analysis
• Experimental design
• Formulation development
• Data analysis
• Scientific writing
• Research planning
• Collaboration with external laboratories or research institutions

Certain laboratory activities may require access to appropriate laboratory facilities and cannot necessarily be performed remotely.

There is currently no salary, hourly compensation, stipend, benefits package, or guaranteed financial compensation associated with this position.

The position is structured as a voluntary research opportunity for a qualified scientist who is interested in contributing to an early-stage biotechnology venture.

Candidates should carefully consider this structure before applying.

Any future compensation, employment, consulting arrangement, equity opportunity, or other financial arrangement would be subject to a separate agreement and is not guaranteed by this internship posting.

What You Can Gain

Although unpaid, this opportunity may provide exposure to:

• Early-stage biotechnology company development
• Nanomedicine research
• Pharmaceutical formulation
• Drug-delivery technology
• Translational research
• Therapeutic development
• Intellectual-property development
• Scientific entrepreneurship
• Biotechnology commercialization
• Research collaborations
• Grant and funding strategy
• Cross-disciplinary scientific development

The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to contribute intellectually to research projects, technical reports, scientific presentations, publications, or other scientific outputs, subject to company policies and applicable agreements.

Long-Term Opportunity

This internship is intended for an individual who is genuinely interested in nanomedicine, pharmaceutical formulation, and entrepreneurial biotechnology.

Outstanding performance may create opportunities for expanded responsibilities or future collaboration with the company, but no future employment or compensation is guaranteed.

Application Requirements

Serious candidates must submit:

• Current CV / Resume
• Letter of Interest
• LinkedIn Profile URL
• Brief description of their doctoral research
• List of relevant nanoparticle, nanomedicine, formulation, or drug-delivery experience
• Selected publications or research accomplishments, if applicable

Candidates should clearly explain their specific experience with nanoparticle formulation and characterization.

How to Apply

Please email your application materials to:

[email protected]

Subject line:

Nanoparticle Formulation Scientist Intern – [Full Name]

Applications should include a CV/resume, letter of interest, LinkedIn profile, and summary of relevant doctoral research experience.

Final Note

This is not a general laboratory internship.

We are specifically seeking a scientist with doctoral-level expertise in nanoparticles, nanomedicine, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline who can bring meaningful technical knowledge to advanced nanoparticle formulation and drug-delivery research.

If you are passionate about nanomedicine, therapeutic delivery systems, pharmaceutical formulation, and translating nanoscale technologies into potential therapeutic applications, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a PhD in nanomedicine, nanoparticle science, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences/pharmaceutics, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, materials science, chemistry, or a closely related field?
• Do you have direct, hands-on research experience developing, optimizing, or characterizing nanoparticle formulations? If yes, briefly describe your experience, including the nanoparticle systems and characterization/formulation techniques you have personally used.
• This is an equity-based opportunity with no initial salary or guaranteed cash compensation. Are you willing to accept this compensation structure and commit to building the company for the long term, understanding that equity may not provide immediate or guaranteed financial compensation?

Work Location: Remote