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Research Associate , Solid State/Material Science

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-13 → 2026-07-30

Core

Execute solid-state activities including polymorph and salt screening, API crystallization, isolation, and milling process development to support clinical candidates and drug substance process development.

Role type

Associate Scientist I, Solid State/Materials Scientist

Builds

Scalable API isolation processes and commercial solid forms for clinical candidates

Domain

Pharmaceutical development, solid-state chemistry, drug delivery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Polymorph screening, salt screening, API crystallization, isolation, milling, materials characterization, data interpretation, experimental design, lab management, GxP compliance

Preferred skills

Knowledge of drug substance physical properties, polymorphism, solid-state characterizations (particle size, microscopy, flowability, surface area, thermal analysis, PXRD)

Technologies

PXRD, microscopy, thermal analysis

Responsibilities

Independently execute solid-state activities including polymorph and salt screening; Support API crystallization, isolation, and milling process development; Lead and support group safety, lab management, and instrument maintenance; Maintain excellent documentation including electronic lab notebooks; Present results and experimental information in team meetings

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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