Contractor - Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics

Our Client, a Biotech company, is looking for a Contractor - Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics for their South San Francisco, CA location.

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
• PhD (preferred)
• Required Majors:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Chemical engineering

• 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
• 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, Sterile handling practices

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.