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Research Associate/Scientific Researcher

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 08/29/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 572564 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


We seek an outstanding candidate to join the formulation screening efforts in the Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry Development. Responsibilities include designing and performing high-throughput screenings (HTS) for novel dosage forms and drug delivery systems, especially lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). Other responsibilities include solubility determinations, salt/crystal/polymorph characterization, amorphous solid dispersion screening, stability and drug release measurements, LC-MS and other analytical studies supporting early-phase pharmaceutical development. The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through creative problem-solving, use of state-of-the-art lab automation technologies, as well as innovation and collaboration with our subject matter experts.
  • BS/MS in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or chemical engineering preferred) with 0 - 5 years industrial experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
  • Candidates must have solid theoretical knowledge of pharmaceutics, analytical, physical, and/or organic chemistry.
  • Experience in formulation development of lipid nanoparticles and other novel drug delivery systems is preferred.
  • Hands on experience in analytical instruments including particle sizing, UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, bioanalyzer and fragment analyzer, UPLC and LC-MS, etc.
  • Backgrounds in lab automation, high-content data visualization and mining, and hands-on experience in robotic liquid and solid handlers are plus.
  • Capable of designing high-throughput experiments, solving technical problems, analyzing data, and reporting results to teams.
  • Candidates should be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.




Pay Rate Range: 40-50/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.