Scientist/Engineer

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

155d

About The Position

Serán seeks to hire a Scientist/Engineer to join the Drug Product Development group and contribute as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and scale-up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The role requires strong hands-on laboratory skills and the ability to apply fundamental scientific principles to solve problems. Strengths in data collection, analysis, proactive communication, and continuous learning by textbooks, journals, and training will enable the successful candidate to thrive. The ideal candidate would enjoy a work environment that is both science-focused and adaptable to meet rapidly changing project needs. Preference will be given to candidates with higher experience levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, or related field
• Minimum of one year of relevant industrial experience required
• Demonstrated research or product development experience is desirable

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with pharmaceutical formulation and manufacturing techniques (e.g., powder blending, milling, granulation, encapsulation, tablet compression, etc.) in an industrial or academic setting
• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical product development with hands-on experience in oral solid dosage form development and manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Work independently on experiments using basic laboratory skills while following written protocols
• Work in a team to execute pharmaceutical unit operations with direction
• Develop experimental plans with direction from project lead
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data with direction
• Prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate
• Develop skills in data analysis and reporting internally and to clients
• Develop operating procedures and guidelines for process equipment
• Perform routine equipment, laboratory, and instrument maintenance
• Participate in tech transfers to GMP manufacturing, including executing on GMP batches
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Over four weeks of paid time off annually
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period
• Various health plans with minimal employee contributions
• Basic life and long-term disability coverage provided
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
• Access to pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees