Lead Applications Scientist

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Location: Princeton

Location Address:
777 Scudders Mill Road, Bldg.2, Suite 200
Plainsboro, New Jersey, 08536
United States

Closing Date: 1/13/2023

Be part of our journey
As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing market place.

Our ideal person
As a business, it’s really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.

Overview

Croda Inc is seeking a Lead Applications Scientist to join the R&D Pharma Data Development team as we drive vital research on transfection, protein formulation, stability, and characterization, and develop new formulation and drug delivery technologies. In this exciting role, you will help drive formulation development and develop data packages to support claims of existing and future products, as well as identifying new opportunities for new products. The scientist position is located in North America and will report to the HC Data Development Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCR, cell culture, DNA isolation from bacterial culture (miniprep, midiprep), transfection, measuring transfection efficiency of developed agents/LNPs (direct/indirect methods) using reporter assays.
• Perform in vitro cell-based functional assays and cell-based binding assays (including culturing the appropriate cell lines) using standard assay techniques.
• Train and pro-actively coach team members in the performance of the above cell culturing and transfection assays and engage in the team’s polymer based and lipid delivery-based data generation research projects.
• Able to run key analytical techniques to measure excipient performance in biological systems
• Willing to learn new techniques and application areas
• Plan, coordinate and ensure timely execution of realistic protocols and reports
• Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both in-house and external parties
• Participate in relevant meetings/teleconferences with customers
• Manage multiple development projects in a timely manner
• Participate in general lab and instrument maintenance.

Experience

• A technical degree (PhD preferred) in Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biochemistry
• Seasoned in growing and maintaining cell lines, and conducting invitro testing
• Experience with bio-analytical techniques and quantitative analysis
• Familiarity with Croda products is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team player but also able to work independently as needed
• Ability to work across global research teams and engage effectively with cross functional teams
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an interdisciplinary and evolving environment to drive key projects
• Ability to train or mentor junior staff or supervisory experience is a plus