Associate Scientist, Formulations

Title: Associate or Sr. Associate Scientist- Formulation DevelopmentStatus: 12-month contractLocation: Onsite Monday through Friday Watertown, MAHourly rate: $38-$40 depending on experienceCompany focuses on oral drug delivery. This candidate will work directly with controlled drug delivery from polymeric matrices and use traditional and non-traditional formulation processes.The Formulation Development group uses theoretical principles of chemistry, materials science, and engineering coupled with chemical and physical assays to define and characterize the drug delivery component. A strong grounding in chemistry or materials science is valuable.Day to Day:Plan and execute experiments using pharmaceutical sciences and engineering techniquesDesign formulations for long acting gastric releaseProduce polymeric matrices using processes such as hot melt extrusion, film deposition, spray coating, and spray dryingCharacterize formulations for chemical, physical, processing, and stability attributesApply chemical and mechanical principles to investigate and optimize formulationsWork closely with engineering, process, and analytical teamsCommunicate findings internallyWritten: clear plans and reports for R&D programsIn small groups: productive and collaborative discussionsDepartment- and company-wide: focused presentationsBe accountable for, and complete and accurate with data, communication, and timelinesHelp discover and develop novel approaches to control drug release and gastric residenceKey QualificationsB.A., B.Sc., or M.S. with a minimum of 3-5 years laboratory/formulation experienceDegree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bio/Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, or related fieldFlexible, detailed, and careful bench scientistKnowledge of drug development, pharmacology, CMC, or regulatory a plusDemonstrated ability to work independently, following protocols without supervisionIndependently troubleshoot and deliver results with minimal direction

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