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Senior Research Associate, Formulations

Employer
R&D Partners
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Closing date
Oct 31, 2024
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Job DescriptionJob Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate, Formulations in South San Francisco, CA.

We are excited to welcome a passionate and skilled individual to join our Analytical and Formulation Sciences team within the Drug Discovery Department. This lab-based position offers a unique opportunity for you to expand your expertise in formulation and analytical sciences while contributing to the discovery of novel medicines. As a member of research project teams, you will conduct activities related to test article formulation to support drug discovery programs driving advancements in biological target pharmacology, small molecule lead optimization and development candidate selection.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Research Associate, Formulations:

  • Execute experiments for the formulation and QC of oral and parenteral vehicles for in vivo evaluation of novel lead materials.
  • Prepare and deliver accurate formulation of test articles to achieve experimental goals. Conduct solid form characterization including thermodynamic solubility, particle size, polyform characterization, melting point, salt equivalent determination, and water content analysis to advance lead compounds toward candidate nomination.
  • Work closely with experts in medicinal chemistry, DMPK, pharmacology, and technical operations to generate key data that drive understanding of ADMET properties and test article pharmacology.
  • Partner with Technical Operations and CMC teams to develop prototype formulations and processes for non-GLP pre-clinical studies in advanced research programs.
  • Operate state-of-the art analytical instruments, such as Agilent HPLC 1260, waters LCMS, PLM, and Rigaku Miniflex XRPD.
  • Track formulation activities under tight timelines, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and accountability.

What we are looking for in a Senior Research Associate, Formulations:

  • Master's with 2+ years, or Bachelor's with 5+ years of relevant experience in an academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry
  • Degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Proven experience in developing and optimizing oral and/or parenteral, formulations of small molecules for the characterization of ADMET properties or in vivo pharmacology
  • Hands on experience with HPLC analysis, stability testing, and physicochemical property determination. Familiarity with solid form characterization techniques, including PLM, TGA, DSC, XRPD, and Dissolution preferred.
  • Strong experimental design skills for various dose formulations, along with expertise in developing methods for drug materials with low solubility.

Pay Scale:

$100,000 - $122,000 annually

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
Company DescriptionR&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients' needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates' talents with our clients' opportunities.Company DescriptionR&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.\r\n\r\nThe cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.\r\n\r\nOur life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients' needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates' talents with our clients' opportunities.

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