At Bend Bioscience, we are looking for colleagues with: SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY, HONESTY, HUMOR, CONFIDENCE, HUMILITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT FOR CO-WORKERS, and the DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PATIENTS. Job Description:
Bend Bioscience is focused on research, development, and clinical production of non-sterile drug delivery technologies, drug products, and intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry. This position will include performing and interpreting scientific experiments and applying scientific and technical expertise to address complex analytical issues. Analytical and materials scientists will be responsible to progress programs collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams by: Designing experiments tailored at challenging formulation attributes critical to successful formulation strategies. Performing materials characterization using expertise in analytical characterization to inform physical, chemical, and performance attributes for a range of formulation compositions. Running typical pharmaceutical analytical and materials science techniques for characterization (HPLC, GC, FT-IR, HPLC/UV, DSC, SEM, XRD). Efficiently interpreting results with a broad understanding of impact to formulation performance and robustness. Understanding and applying basic concepts of HPLC method development in support of early formulation work. Staying aware and current with pharmaceutical industry best practices in analytical chemistry. Demonstrating problem solving and troubleshooting ability related to routine procedures. Independently reviewing and interpreting complex analytical methods in support of formulation screening activities and implementing them in the lab in a timely manner. Independently documenting lab work in protocol, reports, and other required documentation. Ensuring preparation and timely delivery of data in support of formulation and manufacturing projects. Experience and Educational Requirements: BS/BA in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or related field with minimum 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with a focus on analytical chemistry and materials characterization. HPLC and wet chemistry experience required. Experience developing and optimizing intermediate and drug product methods as well as supporting ongoing analysis for current portfolio.
