Associate Materials Scientist

Eurofins•Groton, CT

9d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist provides laboratory support in synthesizing salt forms and polymorphs of drug candidates and evaluating their suitability as drug substances for chemical manufacturing and pharmaceutical formulation. The role performs solid-form and particle characterization of pharmaceutical materials and contributes to scientific problem-solving and the development of new approaches within the Materials Science organization. It is based in Groton, Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree, in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Experience with solid-state characterization techniques, such as X-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, or spectroscopy.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
Experience solving Materials Science problems, such as solid-state chemistry and particle characterization, using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Strong pharmaceutical, API, or small-molecule testing experience related to drug production.
Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR.
Some programming experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct solid-state characterization of pharmaceutical small molecules using techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to plan and carry out crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities in line with project timelines.
Collaborate with project teams to plan and carry out API particle characterization activities in line with project timelines.
Conduct physical and surface characterization of pharmaceutical powders, including particle size and shape, surface energy, and surface roughness.
Work with colleagues in Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation, and Biopharmaceutics to define screening and characterization strategies for solid-form selection for clinical studies.
Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques.
Contribute to the development of scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization.
Make accurate, contemporaneous entries in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice.