FSP Associate Scientist: Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics
$68,411–$79,040 year
On-siteSouth San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct hands-on powder handling operations for solid dosage form development, including weighing, sieving, blending, granulation, milling, powder compaction, and film coating using bench-scale and at-scale equipment. Perform routine assessments of powder and compact properties, such as flowability, density, mechanical characterization, and disintegration testing. Execute manufacturing operations for solid oral dosage forms by following batch records and SOPs while maintaining accurate, real-time documentation in Electronic Lab Notebooks and data management systems. Analyze comprehensive data using Excel, statistical software, or Python scripts. Adhere strictly to all laboratory safety protocols, equipment handling procedures, and SOPs. Work in a laboratory setting with PPE required, including safety glasses, gowning, gloves, and lab coat. Standard Mon-Fri schedule with occasional domestic travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years)
- Must have demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) for documentation and data management
- Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
- Occasional mobility needed
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to perform under stress
- Ability to multi-task
- Regular and consistent attendance
- Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with solid dosage form development and powder characterization
- Solid mathematical and engineering background
- Prior hands-on experience in a 100% lab-based operational environment
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in powder processing, handling, and characterization
- A strong background in applied mathematics and core engineering principles
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to maintain focus and quality during routine tasks while meeting deadlines under pressure
- Clear written and verbal communication skills to record data accurately and report findings to project teams
- Thriving in collaborative, fast-paced settings and actively contributing to cross-disciplinary project teams
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