Senior Scientist
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum five (5) years industry experience in preformulation/formulation development functions to include:
- Demonstrated ability to apply scientific principles to preformulation/formulation development of clinic ready sterile and/or sterile pharmaceutical dosage forms.
- Demonstrated experience in independently leading pharmaceutical product development activities, within the industry.
- Extensive knowledge applying analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis, DSC, PXRD, and other routine lab instruments.
- Knowledge of requirements to safely work with hormones and potent, cytotoxic compounds.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and work independently, coach/ guide junior scientists, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and in diverse environments.
Desirable Qualifications
- Expertise in the development of freeze-dried formulations for small molecules and biologicals.
- Expertise in addressing solubility and bioavailability issues in the development for oral and parenteral pharmaceutical products.
- Demonstrated ability for critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of cGMPs, Quality by Design (QbD) principles and CMC regulatory knowledge required for INDs/NDAs/ANDAs with respect to API, formulation, analytical methods, and manufacturing processes.
- Expertise in characterization of pharmaceutical materials and an understanding of material properties and their influence on product quality.
- Skillful at authoring and reviewing technical documents including, standard operating procedures, product development reports, batch records etc.
Application and Position Details
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
