Sr Research Associate

Joule Scientific King of Prussia, PA 19406 Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee/ Biotech/R&D/Science 5+ to 7 Years ' Experienced (Non-Manager) Bachelor's Degree Joule Scientific Donna Faulkner At Joulé, you could say the right match is in our DNA. We're specialists in Scientific & Clinical staffing. For over a decade, we've been providing temporary, contract and direct professionals to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical and clinical research organizations throughout the United States. So we've also become the specialists at meeting your career needs. We understand how to match your goals with a position that takes your career to the next level. Whether it is with an industry leader or a cutting-edge start up, Joulé puts talented professionals like you to work everyday … in that perfect opportunity. Sr Research Associate For over a decade, Joulé Scientific has been providing unparalleled staffing services for temporary, contract and direct professionals to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical and clinical research organizations. Currently we have an opening for a Sr Research Associate to support a major biotechnology company. The position is located in King of Prussia, PA.Job Description · Design and coordinate experimental activities based on empirical and statistical design of experiments to determine the effect of formulation and process variables on product performance. · Analyze and interpret data, and provide feedback based on experimental results and processing/testing observations.· Independently and skillfully operate processing equipment - typically employed during solid and liquid dosage form manufacturing.· Utilize equipment specific software for enhanced data capture and analysis from processing equipment and analytical instrumentation. Conduct physical and chemical testing of raw materials, process intermediates and finished dosage forms.· Identify experimental variables critical to product performance and define operating regions (process windows) that support subsequent scale up and technology transfer activities.· Troubleshoot and successfully resolve technical issues related to formulations and processes.· Maintain a laboratory notebook for the purpose of recording reproducible, accurate and complete descriptions of experimental procedures and results.· Provide leadership in the technology transfer of CMC information between internal departments, external R&D and commercial manufacturing sites.· Assume primary responsibility for the preparation of research memorandums, study reports and related CMC documentation to support regulatory filingsEmployment Requirements · BS/MS in Science or Engineering based discipline· Minimum 4-7 yrs exp in Formulation or Process Development for conventional and non-conventional formulations. Prefer parenteral (injectable) formulations experience· Strong technical and functional understanding of process equipment utilized in the manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms. · Working knowledge of materials assessment and fluid/powder mechanical properties that impact the performance and manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms.· Familiarity with procedures for safe handling of hazardous materials - utilizing state-of-the-art personal protective equipment and engineering controls.· Prefer 7-10 yrs exp in formulation, analytical and process development of parenteral formulations in the pharma industry · Experience desired with drug delivery strategies and related technologies intended to facilitate the delivery of poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients