Working at PassPort Technologies

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Location:

San Diego, CA

Job Summary:

The Research Assistant will be responsible for developing and carrying out pharmaceutical/biotech research activities under the direction of a supervisor. These activities may involve designing, planning, and executing research strategies and experiments. The successful candidate will be supporting research as part of a project team and further assisting the compilation, distribution and filing of documentation related to the functions of the project team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Work with team members to design and plan research strategies for multiple projects
• Perform research activities by developing formulations and analytical tests
• Conduct studies to evaluate biological properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of formulations
• Troubleshoot problems and perform maintenance on experimental and test equipment as needed 
• Keep organized records and notebooks for contribution to reports, publications, and presentations
• Contribute to project team meetings
• Maintain clean and safe laboratory/research environments • Performs other duties as assigned 

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in pharmaceutical sciences, bio/chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or related field
• 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience in industry and/or academia (or equivalent)
• Research experience in life sciences is preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary setting, while contributing to a supportive and positive work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Basic computation skills in Microsoft Office and experience with Excel software data analysis 

What We Offer:

In addition to a position that exposes researchers to a wide range of scientific activities and job growth potential, PassPort Technologies offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes...

• Full range of health coverage (medical, dental and vision) with 100% EMPLOYER PAID premiums 
• Life and disability insurance
• Matching 401(k) 
• 12 paid holidays and paid time off 
• Health and Wellness programs 
• On campus gym 

Location:

San Diego, CA

Job Summary:

The Research Scientist will be responsible for R&D projects in the pharmaceutical development department under the direction of senior management. The position requires understanding and implementation of research strategy (design and planning), nonclinical and clinical development programs, and proper documentation. The successful candidate will be involved with various R&D activities that include formulation/technology development, analyzing results, and proposing solutions to scientific challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Concurrently manage multiple R&D projects 
• Design and plan research strategy
• Develop analytical methods
• Perform biological and bio-mimetic studies
• Prepare detailed documentation to create reports, publications and presentations
• Organize project meetings in collaboration with other teams

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in relevant field (pharmaceutics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related areas) and 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience in industry and/or academic research is required
• PhD is preferred
• Experience required in pharmaceutics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering or related areas
• Experience/knowledge of formulation development, process development, and/or drug delivery technologies (transdermal technologies a plus)
• Experience with analytical techniques for both small molecules and biomolecules (i.e. LC-MS, HPLC, GC, ELISA, etc.)
• Experience/knowledge of US regulatory submission processes (IND, NDA, etc.) and regulations (cGMP, ISO, GCP, etc.)
• Nonclinical (pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, toxicology), clinical development and/or regulatory experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary setting
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong problem-solving skills and organization

What We Offer: 

In addition to a position that exposes researchers to a wide range of scientific activities and job growth potential, PassPort Technologies offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes... 

• Full range of health coverage (medical, dental and vision) with 100% EMPLOYER PAID premiums
• Life and disability insurance 
• Matching 401(k)
• 12 paid holidays and paid time off
• Health and Wellness programs 
• On campus gym

To be considered as an applicant, please submit your resume/CV referencing the specific position of interest to careers [at] passport-tech.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applicants whose qualifications and experience most closely match the requirements of the position will be reviewed. Candidates will only be contacted for evaluative discussions. 

PassPort Technologies offers competitive compensation & benefits.

PassPort Technologies manages its own recruitment/employment processes and is not seeking to engage with third party recruiters or recruiting firms at this time. To protect the interest of all parties involved, we will only accept resumes from a recruiter if an executed search agreement is in place at the start of the recruitment effort. Unsolicited resumes sent to PassPort Technologies from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and PassPort Technologies and do not obligate PassPort Technologies to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our company or our employees.