Who we are:

Osanni is Designed for Sight. We are creative & agile innovators, passionate about developing breakthroughs to save eyesight.

At Osanni we are creating a uniquely different biotech company with the talent and unconventional thinking to deliver therapies to prevent and reverse blindness caused by retinal diseases.

We focus where others aren’t. Retinal diseases are multi-factorial, so we are using our energy and ingenuity to navigate our own original path to address these sight-threatening conditions. Our approach to drug development brings creativity to science through design thinking. We are committed to tackling the toughest challenges and creating fundamentally different approaches to save vision. Our belief is that if we hold patients’ eyesight and physician practices as are our North Star, it will enhance our purpose, decision making, and our impact.

We are building a highly skilled and passionate team that truly enjoys the challenge of conquering the agility course of drug development and entrepreneurship. People are our greatest asset in achieving our ambitious mission at Osanni.

Introduction to the Role:

The candidate will join an exciting start-up with a nimble and fast-paced team that is pioneering therapeutics to cure blindness. This role will be an integral part of the CMC team, primarily focusing on the development of safe and effective drug products, ensuring that they meet regulatory and quality standards.

We are based in the vibrant incubator located in San Carlos, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform formulation experiments and analytical evaluation for small molecules and peptides development.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and other materials necessary for experiments.
• Records experimental data, writes data summaries in digital lab notebook.

• Interprets data and troubleshoots problems with some guidance.
• Presents summarized results to lab group and department.

• Contributes to drafting of technical reports, as necessary.
• Ensures lab cleanliness and safety by maintaining equipment and technician attire, and keeping all samples properly labeled and stored.
• Maintains common lab supply stocks as needed and general lab maintenance.

• Contributes to lab management and equipment maintenance; may be subject matter expert for specific equipment or technology.

Required Skills and Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: formulation development and/or analytical method development and qualification
• Knowledge and understanding in formulation development, and analytical characterization is desirable.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, HPLC, pH meter etc
• Ability to perform experiments with good aseptic technique.
• Ability to follow written procedures/protocols precisely.
• Careful attention to detail with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in data analysis software
• Strong scientific acumen and curiosity with a motivation to develop innovative medicines
• Collaborative, self-starting spirit able to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in an environment with changing priorities

The anticipated base pay range for this role is $80,000 – $95,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial and fast-paced environment. If you are ready to be a part of designing the future of sight-saving therapeutics, then we are excited to hear from you!