Associate Materials Scientist

Job Description

The Associate Scientist provides laboratory support in synthesizing salt forms and polymorphs of drug candidates and evaluates these forms for acceptability as drug substances with respect to chemical manufacturing and formulation into pharmaceutical products. The position is based in Groton, CT (USA).

• Conduct solid state characterization (e.g., X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, spectroscopy) of small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, and co-crystal screening activities according to project timelines.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and collaborate with colleagues to define and implement API particle characterization activities according to project timelines.
• Conduct physical and surface characterization of powders of pharmaceutical relevance, including particle size, shape, surface energy, and surface roughness.
• Collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation, and Biopharmaceutics teams to define and implement screening and characterization strategies that align with solid form selection for clinical studies.
• Solve scientific problems using contemporary materials science experimental techniques.
• Contribute to the development of new scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization.
• Ensure contemporaneous and accurate entries are made in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree (MS) or a PhD in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in solid state characterization techniques (e.g., X-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, spectroscopy).
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience and understanding of infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman) and/or SSNMR is an advantage.
• Experience solving materials science problems, such as solid state chemistry and particle characterization using experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts.
• Some programming experience is a plus, but not required.

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (may be requested to work weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs).
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full-time benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.