Associate Scientist – Solid State Characterization

The Associate Scientist provides laboratory support in synthesizing salt forms and polymorphs of drug candidates and evaluates these forms for acceptability as drug substances with respect to chemical manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products.

What You Will Do

Conduct solid state characterization, support multidisciplinary project teams, and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will engage in solid form characterization and in particle characterization, requiring strong pharmaceutical, API, small molecules testing for drug production, and experience in solid state characterization techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree (MS) in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Strong pharmaceutical, API, small molecules testing for drug production is strongly preferred
• Experience in solid state characterization techniques (such as x-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy, etc.).
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR is an advantage.
• Experience with solving Materials Science problems, e.g., solid state chemistry and particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• A strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts is expected.
• Some programming experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays