Working at PassPort Technologies

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Job Summary:

The Research Assistant or Associate will be responsible for developing and carrying out research activities under the direction of a supervisor. These activities will involve designing and planning research strategies and experiments, as well as developing formulations with novel drug delivery technologies. Other responsibilities for the position include performing in vitro / in vivo experiments and assays, data analysis, and interpreting results to create documents and reports. 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
• Conduct research activities by developing formulations and analytical tests
• Perform biological and bio-mimetic studies (in vitro, in vivo, etc.) to evaluate biological properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of formulations
• Troubleshoot problems and perform maintenance on experimental and test equipment as necessary 
• 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/Master degree in pharmaceutical sciences, bio/chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or related field 
• 0-5 years of relevant laboratory experience in industry and/or academia (or equivalent)
• Experience with formulation development, drug delivery technologies, drug discovery, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, toxicology, analytical and/or process development
• 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 
• Good basic computation skills in Microsoft Office and experience with Excel software data analysis

Job Summary:

The Research/Senior Research Scientist will be responsible for managing and performing R&D projects under the direction of a corporate and senior supervisor. The position requires understanding and implementation of development strategy (design and planning), regulatory requirements and proper documentation. The successful candidate will manage a team to conduct R&D activities, develop formulations/technologies using in vitro / in vivo techniques, analyze results, and propose solutions to scientific challenges. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead multiple R&D projects 
• Design and plan research strategy by characterizing physicochemical properties and developing formulations/technologies/manufacturing processes
• Develop analytical methods
• Perform biological and bio-mimetic studies, in vitro and in vivo studies, to evaluate biological properties, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics 
• Support regulatory activities and develop CMC, nonclinical and clinical strategies
• Prepare detailed documentation to create reports, publications and presentations
• Organize project meetings in collaboration with other teams

Experience and Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with 2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience in industry and/or academia (or equivalent)
• Experience in pharmaceutics, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related areas
• Experience/knowledge of formulation development, process development, drug delivery technologies and/or drug discovery
• Experience with analytical techniques for both small molecules and biomolecules (LC-MS, HPLC, GC)
• Nonclinical (pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, toxicology), clinical development and regulatory experience preferred
• Track record of scientific success as evidenced by publications and/or patents
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary setting
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong problem-solving skills and organization