Scientific Researcher

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Scientific Researcher I or II

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Scientific Researcher for a contract position in South San Francisco, CA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• We seek an outstanding candidate to join the formulation screening efforts in the Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry Development. Responsibilities include designing and performing high-throughput screenings (HTS) for amorphous solubility and dosage forms.
• Other responsibilities may include LC-MS analytics, characterizations of nanoparticle drug delivery systems, solid state/polymorph characterizations, and stability studies to support formulation development.
• The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through creative problem-solving, use of state-of-the-art lab automation technologies, as well as innovation and collaboration with our subject matter experts.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or chemical engineering preferred) with 0 - 5 years' industrial experience in pharmaceutical formulation and analytical development.
• Candidates must have solid theoretical knowledge of pharmaceutics; analytical, physical, and/or organic chemistry.
• Hands-on experience in analytical instruments including solubility assessments, particle sizing, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, UPLC and LC-MS, CE, etc.
• Experience in the development of amorphous solid dispersion formulations is preferred.
• Experience in lab automation, high-content data analysis, and hands-on experience in robotic liquid and solid handlers is a plus.
• Experience in lipid emulsions, lipid or polymer nanoparticle formulations is a plus.
• Capable of designing high-throughput experiments, solving technical problems, analyzing data, and reporting results to teams.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• They are looking to hire someone between level I or level II.
  • Level I: 1-3 Years
  • Level II: 3-5 Years