Senior Scientist I, Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery (MPDD)

Crosslinked; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosslinked in North Chicago seeks a lead solid-state chemist to drive identification of commercial solid forms of APIs and establish structure-property-performance correlations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams from lead optimization through process validation to support regulatory submissions.

The role requires deep expertise in polymorphism, solid form development, and proficiency with PXRD, HPLC, and related analytical tools to deliver robust, scalable formulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS/MS/PhD in Physical Chemistry, Material Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Engineering with corresponding industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of polymorphism, solid form development, and proficiency with PXRD and HPLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead solid-state chemistry and materials science to identify commercial solid forms of APIs and establish structure-property-performance correlations.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams from lead optimization through process validation to ensure successful regulatory submissions.

Skills

Solid-state chemistry

Materials science

Molecular modeling

Polymorphism

Structure elucidation

Data mining

Automation

Drug delivery

Education

BS in Physical Chemistry

MS in Physical Chemistry

PhD in Physical Chemistry

BS in Materials Science

MS in Materials Science

PhD in Materials Science

BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PXRD

HPLC

Job description

Lead solid-state chemistry and materials science to identify commercial solid forms of APIs and establish structure-property-performance correlations. Collaborate in cross-functional teams from lead optimization through process validation to ensure successful regulatory submissions.

Requirements

Requires a BS, MS, or PhD in Physical Chemistry, Material Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Engineering with corresponding industry experience. Must possess strong knowledge of polymorphism, solid form development, and proficiency with analytical tools like PXRD and HPLC.

Key Skills

Solid-state Chemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Modeling, PXRD, HPLC, Thermal Analysis, Microscopy, Particle Size Analysis, Polymorphism, Structure Elucidation, Biopharmaceutics, Drug Delivery, Automation, Data Mining, API Isolation, Formulation Design