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Scientist II, LNP, Process Development & Manufacturing
Elevatebio Technologies INC · 🇺🇸 Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 11 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Elevatebio Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Senior Scientist, Analytical Development (00094131)” (Molecular and Cellular Biologists) in MA: $92k–$150k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level II (33%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 11 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
ElevateBio is a technology-driven company powering the industry forward by helping partners realize the potential of their therapies from design to commercialization. We have integrated a differentiated set of technologies, end-to-end services, and industry-leading manufacturing expertise to develop advanced therapies faster and more efficiently. The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled LNP Scientist to join our process development team at ElevateBio. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in LNP formulation, targeted LNP (tLNP) engineering through bioconjugation, and a complete understanding of LNP-based processes. As an LNP Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and executing LNP formulation studies while also working closely with cross-functional teams and external clients for the manufacturing of LNP-based therapeutics. Your work will be critical in advancing the translation of LNP therapeutics from development through large-scale manufacturing at ElevateBio. Here’s What You’ll Do: • Execute LNP production to support process characterization, technology transfer, and manufacturing readiness for LNP-based drug products. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including MSAT, AD, Quality, Manufacturing, and external clients, to support process development, scale-up and technology transfers. • Characterize LNP and tLNP formulations using analytical techniques to evaluate size, PDI, encapsulation efficiency, lipid quantification, ligand density, conjugation efficiency, and formulation stability. • Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify process improvement opportunities, and communicate technical findings, project updates, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external clients. Requirements: Education Requirements • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline with 3+ years of industry experience in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) development or drug delivery, or M.S degree in a related field with 10+ years of relevant industry experience . Minimum of 3 years working with LNP-based products in a process development or manufacturing setting. Experience Requirements • Familiarity with GMP regulations, regulatory expectations, and preparation of technical documentation supporting CMC activities, technology transfer, and regulatory filings for LNP-based formulated products. • Proven record of manufacturing LNP-based products through either process development work or tech transfer activities. • Strong understanding and practical experience with LNP formulation, process development, including scale-up into GMP manufacturing with demonstrated expertise in LNP formulation development & optimization, tLNP development, and LNP purification. • Ability to analyze and interpret data linking receptor engagement, ligand density, nanoparticle properties, cellular uptake, and delivery performance to guide tLNP optimization. • Experience with LNP analytical and biophysical characterization techniques such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency assays (e.g., RiboGreen), lipid quantification, and stability assessments. • Experience operating automated LNP manufacturing and process development systems (e.g., PNI/Cytiva, Knauer) and filtration systems, including tangential flow filtration (TFF) platforms (e.g., Repligen). • Ability to analyze complex experimental data, troubleshoot process challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally with MSAT, analytical development, manufacturing, and external partners. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with targeted LNP development, including ligand conjugation strategies, functionalization approaches, and charac