Working at PassPort Technologies

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Job Summary:

The Associate Engineer will be a member of company’s medical device technology team and will participate in research activities under guidance of the senior staff. These activities will involve designing and planning research strategies and experiments, mechanical and functional design of the system, and electrical characterization of the devices. In addition, he/she will be expanding technical capabilities that will impact future development projects and overall research efforts. Other responsibilities for the position include performing in vitro / in vivo experiments (in collaboration with the pharmaceutical formulation department), data analysis, and interpreting results to create documents and reports. The successful candidate will be supporting research as part of a project team in collaboration with both internal and external groups. He/she will be further assisting the compilation, distribution and filing of documentation related to the functions of the project team, and manufacturing efforts of clinical trials materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with team members to design and plan research strategies for multiple projects
• Conduct R&D activities by designing new and improving existing device components
• Perform system analyses and propose improvements
• Troubleshoot problems and perform maintenance on experimental and test equipment as necessary
• Manufacture prototypes and clinical samples utilizing rapid prototyping technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting
• 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 in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0-5 years of relevant laboratory experience in industry and/or academia (or equivalent)
• Proficiency with CAD software (preferably SOLIDWORKS)
• 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 
• Preferred but not required: familiarity with MATLAB; involvement in a highly regulated industry; experience with prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, etc.); utilization of equipment-specific software for automated measurements

Physical Job Requirements

This position is located in a mixed office/lab environment and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to operate computers and other equipment, as well as talk and hear. The person is required to stand, walk or sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Job Summary:

 The Research Engineer or Senior Research Engineer will be a member of company’s medical device technology team and will participate in research activities under minimal managerial direction. The qualified candidate will lead R&D projects related to the development of medical devices, including planning, proper documentation, and understanding applicable regulations. Other responsibilities for the position include planning and executing in vitro / in vivo experiments (in collaboration with the pharmaceutical formulation department), data analysis, and interpreting results to create documents and reports. The position assumes responsibility for taking ownership of projects (either in part or entirety), presenting recommendations for future development, and being a mentor to less experienced team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead multiple R&D projects
• Design and plan research strategies in collaboration with senior team members
• Conduct R&D activities by improving existing components and designing new components
• Analyze and troubleshoot device functions and conduct system integration activities
• Create and execute test methods and design verification protocols
• Propose and implement system changes -- directly or in collaboration with external vendors
• Act as a liaison between engineering and internal pharmaceutical formulation/clinical teams
• Keep organized records and notebooks for contribution to reports, publications and presentations
• Support regulatory activities and develop CMC, nonclinical, and clinical strategies
• Organize project meetings in collaboration with other teams

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of experience
• 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience in the medical device industry and/or academia (or equivalent)
• Experience with electrical and mechanical CAD software (preferably Altium Designer and SOLIDWORKS)
• Experience with system integration and testing
• 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
• Strong problem-solving skills and organization
• Preferred but not required: familiarity with MATLAB; prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, etc.); utilization of equipment-specific software for automated measurements 

Physical Job Requirements

This position is located in a mixed office/lab environment and lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to operate computers and other equipment, as well as talk and hear. The person is required to stand, walk or sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

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