Researcher/Scientist IV, Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine (Phoenix)
About The Position
The Center of Applied Nanobioscience and Medicine at The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix is seeking a Researcher/Scientist IV to advance therapeutic platform technologies from early-stage discovery toward pre-clinical and translational validation. Under the leadership of Dr. Zenhausern, this position leads multidisciplinary research programs developing and translating novel drug delivery systems and therapeutics, particularly materials formulations for multiple delivery modalities and medical applications. The work integrates biomaterials engineering, materials formulation and characterization, in vitro and in vivo study design and execution, and scale-up GMP manufacturing process development. The role provides independent scientific leadership in experimental planning, grant development, data interpretation, collaboration with clinical and technical partners, and translating research findings into publications, intellectual property, and externally funded programs. The Researcher/Scientist also assists the Director with active public and private contracts in drug delivery development and helps strengthen the Center’s capacity to secure external funding, develop translational interventions, and establish a discovery-to-delivery platform for controlled therapeutic delivery. Visa sponsorship is available.
Requirements
- PhD in a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical systems analysis and manufacturing.
- Knowledge of bioengineering vectors (e.g., viruses and LNPs) for delivery of genetic material and cell-based assays.
- Knowledge of small-animal study design.
- Knowledge of biomanufacturing processing.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Translational Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Molecular Biology, Nanoscience, or an equivalent discipline.
- Several years of academic research and/or industry experience with a track record in nanotechnology, materials formulation, and diagnostics or therapeutics development.
- Demonstrated expertise in translational biomaterials research and therapeutic delivery system development.
- Demonstrated capabilities in grant proposal writing, scientific presentations, publications, intellectual property contributions, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to translate complex scientific concepts across experimental, computational, clinical, and administrative audiences.
- Experience designing and executing in vitro and in vivo studies.
- Experience with analytical approaches for biomaterial characterization or drug release testing.
- Familiarity with computational modeling.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day project implementation, timelines, resource allocation, experimental prioritization, and troubleshooting.
- Independently manage concurrent research programs from concept through execution, defining project scope, milestones, deliverables, and priorities aligned with strategic goals.
- Contribute to intellectual property development for drug delivery systems, biomanufacturing, and clinical study designs.
- Communicate research findings to multidisciplinary audiences, including clinicians, engineers, computational scientists, industry partners, and funding agencies.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary biomedical engineering team to meet project objectives.
- Mentor junior researchers in experimental design, data analysis, scientific reasoning, and research communication.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts across external academic, industry, and clinical collaborators.
- Lead development and writing of competitive grant applications to public and private sponsors and other translational funding mechanisms, including preparation of regulatory packages.
- Prepare scientific reports, abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and progress updates for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in drafting invention disclosures for patents and engage with TLA to support technology transfer activities.
- Help coordinate system integration with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Procure research materials, reagents, and specialized services.
- Support trainee development through presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and award-oriented scientific communication.
- Manage vendor relationships, quotes, and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, safety regulations, and research protocols.
- Support budgeting and resource planning for research programs.
- Assist the Director in executing active public and private contracts in drug delivery development.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at U of A, ASU, and NAU
- Retirement plans
- Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
- Work-life programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
