About The Position
The Discovery Pharmaceutical Sciences Department within the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Device Development organization is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a biologics formulation and drug delivery research project in Rahway, New Jersey. The project focuses on innovative delivery technologies for high- and ultra-high-concentration biologics that enable subcutaneous administration and patient-centric drug product design. The fellow will support research in formulation science, crystal engineering, suspension systems, physicochemical characterization, and combination drug product design. This collaborative role offers opportunities to develop research capabilities that advance next-generation biologics delivery.
Requirements
- Must currently hold a Ph.D. or receive a Ph.D. no later than Spring 2027.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Expertise in protein science, sample handling, and analytical characterization.
- Strong record of scientific achievement, including peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations.
- Ability to design, execute, analyze, and communicate independent research in a collaborative environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in biologics formulation design, especially parenteral and suspension systems.
- Experience with protein crystallization and process design.
- Experience with microscopy and imaging techniques.
- Familiarity with syringeability, injectability, viscosity characterization, and subcutaneous delivery concepts.
- Knowledge of molecular modeling, machine learning, or generative AI.
- Experience with data analysis tools for experimental and computational research.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute independent research in biologics formulation and drug delivery.
- Develop and optimize experimental strategies to evaluate formulation behavior, stability, and performance of complex biologics.
- Design and interpret studies related to protein crystallization, suspension properties, and physicochemical characterization.
- Apply experimental, analytical, and modeling approaches to understand relationships among formulation composition, material attributes, and delivery performance.
- Explore advanced data analysis and predictive methods, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and other computational tools, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across discovery, formulation, device, process, and analytical functions.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at scientific meetings.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision healthcare
- Other insurance benefits for employees and family
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate and sick days
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
