Research Associate, Platform Research

About the role

This is a hands-on role working with a novel drug delivery platform. You will work directly with the microarray patch technology itself, not adjacent to it. You'll join a small, senior team of interdisciplinary scientists who invest in developing the people around them, where each member is cross-trained on various concepts, benchtop skills, and analytical techniques, so you'll get exposure well beyond a typical entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Help design and run studies that identify new candidates for the platform, expanding what it can do across the pipeline
• Contribute to development of formulations that make room-temperature storage and distribution of the patches possible
• Run analytical characterization of patches, including dissolution, stability, functional performance, and help build or improve the assays behind it
• Document, analyze, and communicate your results, including through presentations and written reports
• Work closely with analytical, manufacturing, and preclinical colleagues, and get exposure to early partner collaborations

Requirements

• BS or MS in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering; 0–2+ years related experience
• Hands-on formulation development experience with protein/peptide drugs
• Experience with biologic characterization techniques (HPLC, SEC, DLS, ELISA, or other plate-based assays)
• Polymer drug delivery experience is a plus
• Sharp attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication
• A track record of picking up new skills quickly, solving hard technical problems, and working well across teams
• An entrepreneurial drive to make an impact on public health

Qualifications

• Compensation Range: $62,000 - $71,000