Scientist I - Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist I - Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics with a biotechnology company. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity with our client located in South San Francisco, CA.

Summary:
As part of our client's Research and Early Development organization, the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics department helps the next generation of therapeutics transition from pre-clinical research into clinical development. The team specializes in synthetic molecules and novel therapeutic modalities (e.g., nucleic acids, peptides, conjugates) that are given to patients via parenteral routes of administration (e.g., intravenous, subcutaneous, intrathecal, intravitreal). This role will develop formulations, innovative drug delivery approaches, and manufacturing processes that help bring these therapeutics to patients across therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare drug product formulations with different compositions to support pre-clinical studies and pharmaceutics work packages
• Investigate and establish drug product processes to make simple and complex dosage forms, including nanoparticle-based formulations
• Analyze formulations with a variety of different analytical techniques to assess physicochemical properties, composition, and structure
• Clearly and contemporaneously document experimental findings in electronic lab notebook and in presentations
• Review and process experimental data, identify data trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to complete key job responsibilities and share results

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years full-time, hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing-based position in academia or industry
• Ability to independently prepare formulations in a laboratory setting, including but not limited to: weighing and measuring solid and liquid components, pipetting, and using common laboratory equipment
• Understanding and hands-on experience with common analytical techniques used in pharmaceutics, including but not limited to: spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, light scattering, and physicochemical property measurement techniques
• Ability to independently design experiments and interpret data
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in formulation development

Desired skills:

• PhD in a related field is preferred
• Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly solutions and colloids
• Prior hands-on experience with nanoparticle preparation techniques
• Prior hands-on experience with sterile handling practices

Pay range: up to $51.11 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran