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Vivtex · 1 day ago

Research Associate I/II

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Vivtex develops better and safer oral therapeutics through continuous innovation. They are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to contribute to the company’s R&D program by preparing and optimizing oral drug formulations and performing critical experiments in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and optimize oral drug formulations based on hit formulations identified through high-throughput screening assays

Assess chemical and physical properties of formulation blends and dosage forms, such as solubility, dissolution, and particle size

Drive formulation efforts forward by independently designing and performing critical experiments in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Routine lab support such as buffer preparation, glassware sterilization, and lab inventory management

Shipping and receiving samples between internal and external sites

Qualification

Pharmaceutical sciencesWet-lab research experienceDrug delivery systemsAnalytical methodsCommunication skillsIndependent workCollaboration

Required

B.S./M.S. in pharmaceutical sciences or related fields

Previous relevant wet-lab research experience, including weighing, mixing, and preparing oral dosage forms

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Highly collaborative and self-driven

Preferred

Familiarity with drug delivery systems (e.g., lipid-based formulations, nanoparticles, lyophilization, delayed release)

Experience with analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS, UV-Vis)

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company

Vivtex

Vivtex is a pre-clinical drug development company that focuses on therapies for GI-related diseases using oral oligonucleotide therapeutics.

Founded in 2018

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

11-50 employees

https://vivtex.com

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