Particle Scientist / Materials Scientist (Particle Characterization/FTIR/DLS/SEM/PXRD)

100% onsite

Work shift (days/times) – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job Title: Chemist II (Material Scientist / Particle Scientist)

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Required Skill 1: Strong background in particle and material characterization with extensive hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation of Laser Obscuration (LO), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Flow imaging, Laser Diffraction (LD), optical microscope, spectroscopy (FTIR/Raman), and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)/EDX (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy), and Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD)
• Required Skill 2: Lab research experience (academic and / or industry) with proven-track record of presentations/publications.
• Required Skill 3: Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Capable of independently developing and trouble shooting analytical methods, presenting findings to larger groups and collaborating effectively cross-functionally.
• Required Skill 4: Extensive experience with characterization of peptides and LNPs.
• Required Skill 5: Some familiarity working in regulated environments.

What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required?

• BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences of related field with 5 years of lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master’s degree with minimum 2 years of lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Research presentations/publications.
• Industrial background working with lyophilized and/or spray dried pharmaceutical products, particularly with peptide, lipid and/or mRNA preferred.
• Experience utilizing additional materials science techniques such as Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), would be a plus.

Job Description:

• Plan and execute assigned particle characterization tasks as well as other applicable physical analytical chemistry tasks utilizing standard procedure and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.
• Collaborate with various functions (i.e. formulation, analytical, process engineering) to integrate particulate analysis for finished dosage forms and complete projects under aggressive timeline
• Ensures safety requirements are met when performing tasks.
• Ensures timely delivery of high-quality precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems.
• Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Requirements/Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Material Science, Pharmaceutical sciences or related field with minimum 5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master’s degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Experienced in particulate matter characterization and investigation within pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or relevant scientific environments
• Experience utilizing analytical instruments relevant to visible and sub-visible particle characterization such as visual inspection, Laser Obscuration (LO), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Flow imaging, Laser Diffraction (LD), optical microscope, spectroscopy (FTIR/Raman), and Scanning Electron Microscope /Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDX)
• Background working with lyophilized and/or spray dried pharmaceutical products, particularly with peptide, lipid and/or mRNA preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory requirement regarding particulate matter in pharmaceuticals preferred
• Experience utilizing additional materials science techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), and PXRD would be a plus
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Able to present experimental findings to larger groups