Panther Life Sciences · 2 months ago
Research and Development Engineer
Pittsburgh
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expPanther Life Sciences is focused on unlocking the biological powers of the skin through innovative microneedle array patch technologies. They are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist/R&D Engineer to support the development and scale-up of these technologies, conducting analytical testing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareSoftwareTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize novel manufacturing processes, including mold casting, drying, curing, and sterilization techniques
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scale-up activities from lab to pilot scale
Assist senior team members with daily tasks
Conduct mechanical testing and dimensional analysis on MNA patches
Perform chemical or biochemical assays to evaluate content uniformity, stability, or degradation
Document and interpret data to assess impact of manufacturing changes on product quality
Maintain accurate and organized lab notebooks, batch records, and process documentation
Contribute to the drafting of SOPs, technical reports, and regulatory submission materials as needed
Adhere to internal quality and safety standards
Maintain laboratory supplies and organization
Order and track all purchases while working with vendors and representatives for pricing
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
0–3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (academia, industry, or internship)
Familiarity with polymeric materials, hydrogels, microneedles, or drug delivery systems is highly preferred
Experience with analytical tools such as microscopy, mechanical testers, HPLC, or spectroscopy
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills
Preferred
Knowledge of sterilization techniques
Familiarity with process validation or GMP/GxP environments
Experience with protein-based systems or biologic drug delivery, with a preference for those skilled in HPLC and Mass spectrometry
Understanding of sterilization techniques
Benefits
Health Insurance includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Equity (Full-time roles only and varies by country).
In-person company meetups.
Some travel may be required.
Virtual events.
Unlimited PTO and Paid Company Holidays.
Company
Panther Life Sciences
Panther Life Sciences is a biotechnology company that develops skin-based treatments using its proprietary microarray patch technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mindy Skelton Scibilia
VP of Partnerships and Impact
Recent News
2025-10-24
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