Lead Scientist

AZBio Board; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT Pharma), a Tucson company, seeks a Lead Scientist to advance microbubble and nano-emulsion formulations for ultrasound imaging and targeted therapy.

You will design in vitro assays, oversee stability studies, and contribute to grant proposals and patents, leveraging a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and 1–3 years of industry R&D experience. This is a high-impact, hands-on research role in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences with 1–3 years of industry R&D experience.
• Experience with ultrasound-related diagnostics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize microbubble and nano-emulsion formulations for ultrasound imaging and therapy.
• Design in vitro assays and stability studies.
• Contribute to grant proposals and patent filings.

Skills

In vitro assay design

Stability studies

Formulation development

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT Pharma), a Tucson company developing microbubble and nano-emulsion agents for ultrasound imaging and targeted therapy, is seeking a Lead Scientist.

This scientist develops and characterizes microbubble and nano-emulsion formulations for ultrasound-based diagnostics and therapy, designs in-vitro assays and stability studies, and contributes to grant proposals and patents. The role calls for a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences plus 1-3 years of industry R&D experience.

Compensation: not listed in the employer's posting.