Aragen Life Sciences hiring Research Associate and Senior Research Associate

Job Description

Come and join us at Aragen Life Sciences! There is an exciting opportunity awaiting for you to work with the best of innovator companies in the solid-state/material science space.

Aragen Life Sciences is seeking a solid-state science expert for the position of Research Associate and Senior Research Associate to work in design, and executing material science studies focused on the solid-state properties, polymorphism, and salt screening of new chemical entities (NCEs).

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of the fundamentals of solid-state chemistry and materials science, combined with expertise in the characterization and selection of salts and polymorphs based on sound scientific and thermodynamic principles.

The key responsibilities would include:

Study Design & Execution: Lead the design, planning, and execution of material science studies focusing on solid-state properties, polymorph screening, and salt selection for new chemical entities (NCEs) using parallel crystallizers and miniatured crystallization set ups.

Data Interpretation & Reporting: Analyze experimental data scientifically and provide actionable insights into salt and polymorph selection based on thermodynamic understanding and crystallization behavior..

Characterization Techniques: Utilize advanced techniques, including but not limited to PXRD, modulated DSC, TGA, DVS, and high-level spectroscopy techniques (GC, NMR) to characterize solid-state properties and assess material behavior.

Crystallization Kinetics: Demonstrate knowledge in crystallization kinetics, including nucleation, crystal growth, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT), to understand crystallization process transfer to process R&D.

Innovation & Trends: Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in material science and solid-state chemistry, and integrate these insights into the pre-formulation process.

Educational Background
Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Physical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

Experience
2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical solid-state and material science, with a focus on polymorph and salt screening. Familiarity with CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) industry is preferred.

Immediate Joiners Preferred
We are looking for a candidate who can join the team as soon as possible.
Interested candidates can share their resumes to kirankumar.kandru@aragen.com