Planet Pharma ยท 13 hours ago
Scientist I
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42/hr - $47/hr
2+ years expPlanet Pharma is part of the Research and Early Development organization focused on transitioning therapeutics from pre-clinical research into clinical development. The Scientist I role involves supporting parenteral formulation development and drug delivery, contributing to research and development efforts for pipeline programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Independently prepare drug product formulations with different compositions to support pre-clinical studies and pharmaceutics work packages
Investigate and establish drug product processes to make simple and complex dosage forms, including nanoparticle-based formulations
Analyze formulations with a variety of different analytical techniques to assess physicochemical properties, composition, and structure
Clearly and contemporaneously document experimental findings in electronic lab notebook and in presentations
Review and process experimental data, identify data trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments
Collaborate with internal and external groups to complete key job responsibilities and share results
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
A minimum of 2 years full-time, hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing based position in academia or industry
Ability to independently prepare formulations in a laboratory setting, including but not limited to: weighing and measuring solid and liquid components, pipetting, using common laboratory equipment
Understanding and hands-on experience with common analytical techniques used in pharmaceutics, including but not limited to: spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, light scattering, and physicochemical property measurement techniques
Ability to independently design experiments and interpret data
Strong organizational and planning skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to collaborate in a team setting
Enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation in formulation development
Preferred
PhD (preferred)
Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly solutions and colloids
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Prior Hands-on Experience With The Following Topics: nanoparticle preparation techniques
Prior Hands-on Experience With The Following Topics: sterile handling practices
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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