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Senior Formulation Scientist-Department of Neurosurgery

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Categories: Computer Science, Health Care Administration/Support, Physical/Mathematical Sciences

Department: 29190000 - MD-NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Classification Title:

Biological Scientist III

Classification Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field and seven years of relevant experience; or a Maste's degree in biology or a closely related field and five years of relevant experience; Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Formulation Development and Drug Delivery Innovation

+ Designs and executes formulation development bench work in support of Pre-Clinical, Phase I &

II projects (DS characterization, solubilization studies, pH stability, excipient selection, lead

formulation selection, R&D stability batches).

+ Conduct the physical/chemical characterization of all formulations with regard to solution/solid

state stability.

+ Evaluates delivery technologies, novel formulation to deliver the research targets for the unmet

medical needs and screening funnels to accelerate identification and advancement for current

standard of care for ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.

+ Evaluates and performs feasibilities studies of new technologies and develop platforms to deliver

dosage forms for continued top line growth.

+ Conceptual understanding of pharmaceutical GLP, cGMP, ICH-QbD guidelines, intellectual

property and regulatory requirements. Aware of industry best practices in analytical chemistry

and helps set strategy for the function. Implements novel functional or cross-functional strategies

to solve challenging issues.

+ Works with co-workers within the use of complex instrumentation (Lyo, Mixers, Zetasizer, and

others) and routinely provide guidance to others on the instrumentation.

+ Process strong communication skills, and ability to effectively interact with crossfunctional

teams.

Scientific Communication and Technology Collaboration

+ Present scientific contributions in logical manner in form of posters, presentations, or

presentations.

+ In addition to basic activities, you may assume one or more responsibilities (specific activities) in

the area of Science & Technology, and/or Device Development

+ Keeps up to date with the latest scientific advances in the area of LNP platforms, characterization

of dispersed systems (physico-chemical and thermodynamic characteristics governing disperse

systems), with special emphasis on lipid nanoparticles (LNP) formulations.

+ Prepare SOPs and procedures/protocols and professional/technical reports and write scientific

articles, and publications; may contribute to both internal and external publications. Delivers

results on time with high scientific rigor and quality

Expected Salary:

$61,350-$69,7000

Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field and seven years of relevant experience; or a Maste's degree in biology or a closely related field and five years of relevant experience; Doctoral degree in biology or a closely related field and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Seven or more years of experience working in a research laboratory.

• Five years of small animal handling and surgical experience.

• Three years of laboratory management.

• Experience with designing/modifying experiments and processes.

• Demonstrated skills in laboratory management.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment

• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills

• Demonstrated professional communication skills, verbal and written

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 30 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time