R&D Scientist – RNA Delivery & Lipid Nanoparticles (m|f|d)

Company Description

For 35 years, we have been developing cutting-edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 4,700 experts from over 50 countries contribute to our sustainable success.  

Job Description

Are you passionate about advancing RNA technologies and shaping the future of medicine? At Miltenyi Biotec, within our R&D Reagents Department, you will play a key role in evaluating and implementing next-generation chemical cell transfection platforms to accelerate RNA-based therapies.

Your Role

• Focus on developing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, as well as purification, and characterization methods .
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of innovative chemical cell transfection technologies.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team, working on chemical modifications of LNPs and conducting cell-based functional assays.
• Independently plan and execute experiments with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Analyze experimental data and present your findings in internal group and interdisciplinary meetings.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field; alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques, transfection methods (e.g., micelles, liposomes, LNPs), and cell analysis techniques such as flow cytometry or functional assays.
• Solid understanding of RNA technologies and molecular biology methods.
• Knowledge of lipid chemistry and analytical techniques (e.g., DLS, fluorescence, UV spectroscopy, HPLC, MS) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in cross-cultural teams; fluency in German and English.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Flexible work: Enable time management on your terms  
• Diversity: International teams and cross-border intercultural communication   
• Room for creativity: It’s the cleverest solution that we always strive for  
• Health & Sport: We offer a wide range of corporate sports activities and health provision  
• Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our in-house Training Academy  

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity.

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion or disability.

Become part of our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.

Contact Us

If you have the skills and qualifications for this position, please use the link to send us your details (application letter, curriculum vitae, certificates). Please give us some idea of when you can start and the kind of salary you are looking for.