Research Associate , Solid State/Material Science
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