Pharmaceutical Development Scientist

Pharmaceutical Development Scientist (Polymer/Hydrogel Expert) - Paying up to $160,000/yr.

Description:

• Bench-level, hands-on participation in developing polymer formulations for drug delivery systems for advanced therapies (This includes evaluating and translating literature into standard operating procedures and new applications)
• Develop and oversee cell-based assay technologies
• Develop and apply cell culture, maintenance, differentiation and 3D cell culture techniques that can be used to create disease specific assays.
• Apply automation and other scaling methodologies to convert lab scale to market scale
• Effectively communicate with scientists from partnering companies and colleagues, and work well with others to meet experimental goals
• Manage relationships with contract research organizations and consultants
• Closely collaborate/interact with management in determining product pipelines and R&D efforts
• Write grants, scientific publications, technical documents, white papers, and reports
• Write SOPs and other GxP documents
• Experience with tissue engineering and cell culture
• Work closely with the growing team of scientists and technicians in innovative assay discovery and translating products through the development pipeline
• Interact with our marketing and sales teams by providing guidance and support on products and their applications to the marketplace

Skills & Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemistry or engineering or 3 years experience in industry developing novel polymer chemistries OR M.S. in chemistry or engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in developing novel polymer chemistries, preferably with biotech/pharma experience
• Experience in in vitro and in vivo cell-based assays, biochemical assays, microscopy and image analysis
• Ability to plan and execute experiments, evaluate and interpret data and troubleshoot
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task effectively and work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills are essential
• Preferably experienced with automation and industry-scale research
• Preferably experienced in a GxP setting and writing SOPs and other GxP documentation
• Eager to work in a successful small business with a flexible, forward-thinking, proactive, hands-on, and multidisciplinary mindset.
• Willing to wear many hats within the organization and take on extra responsibility as needed
• Goal-oriented, collaborative and driven to deliver on promises
• Self-starter, self-motivated and coachable
• Team player, eager to contribute to the success of a small, innovative company

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000