Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design nanoscale carriers such as particles, liposomes or polymer capsules that hold drugs and release them at a target site.
Synthesise and characterise nanomaterials, checking size, shape, surface charge and stability using lab instruments.
Test drug-loaded nanoparticles on cell cultures and, later, on animal models, following strict ethical and safety rules.
Develop nanoscale sensors or imaging agents that help detect disease at an earlier stage.
Record experiments carefully, analyse data and write reports or research papers.
Work with chemists, biologists, clinicians and engineers, and present findings at review meetings or conferences.
Follow good laboratory practice and safety rules for handling chemicals and nanomaterials.
