Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Scientific Researcher for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in South San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities:
We seek an outstanding candidate to join the formulation screening efforts in the Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry Development.

• Responsibilities include designing and performing high-throughput screenings (HTS) for amorphous solubility and dosage forms.
• Other responsibilities may include LC-MS analytics, characterizations of nanoparticle drug delivery systems, solid state/polymorph characterizations, and stability studies to support formulation development.
• The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through creative problem-solving, use of state-of-the-art lab automation technologies, as well as innovation and collaboration with our subject matter experts.

Required Skills:

• BS/MS in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or chemical engineering preferred) with 0 - 5 years' industrial experience in pharmaceutical formulation and analytical development.
• Candidates must have solid theoretical knowledge of pharmaceutics; analytical, physical, and/or organic chemistry.
• Hands on experience in analytical instruments including solubility assessments, particle sizing, UV/Vis, and fluorescence spectroscopy, UPLC and LC-MS, CE, etc.
• Capable of designing high-throughput experiments, solving technical problems, analyzing data, and reporting results to teams.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the development of amorphous solid dispersion formulations is preferred.
• Experience in lab automation, high-content data analysis, and hands-on experience in robotic liquid and solid handlers is plus.
• Experience in lipid emulsions, lipid or polymer nanoparticle formulations is plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
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