Req #: 235033

Department: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS

Posting Date: 06/10/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,470 - $5,200 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

Although open until filled, priority application date is July 1, 2024.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington School of Pharmacy is ranked nationally in the top schools of Pharmacy. At the School of Pharmacy, we are committed to educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research and health care – while seeking to ensure the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines.

The Department of Pharmaceutics, part of the UW School of Pharmacy, currently has an outstanding opportunity for and individual to join and lead projects within our Targeted Long- acting Combination Anti-Retroviral Therapy (TLC-ART) Program.

FIELD OF RESEARCH:

This Research Scientist-2 (Research Scientist/Engineer 2 (NE S UAW RSE)) will perform laboratory research work in the areas of Pharmaceutics, Bioanalytical/analytical Chemistry, and Chemistry.

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH:

The research and management of this position is aimed at the formulation, development, and analytics of long-acting drug combination therapeutic products for indications including (but not limited) to HIV, cancer, and Hepatitis B.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RESEARCH - 90%

• Perform formulations, analytics, and toxicology studies for to HIV, cancer, and Hepatitis B.

• Formulate drug combination products using spray dry technology.

• Support sample preparation and quantitative LC-MS/MS analysis of drug products.

• Support experiments to validate and scale-up drug products in coordination with Commercial Manufacturing Organizations.

• Assist with reports of analytical results and participate in manuscript writing and publishing describing the research outcomes. ADMINISTRATIVE - 10%

• Assist with maintenance and service of equipment in the TLC-ART laboratory.

• Assist with maintaining inventory of laboratory chemicals, samples, equipment and disposables.

• Help lab personnel troubleshoot instrument errors and operations when needed and coordinate repairs and service.

• Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemistry,and two years of research experience in biomedical research, OR equivalent combination of education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise in controlled experimental designs, bioanalytical assays and quantitative approach to data analysis, using the computer programs such as excel, prism.

• Prior experience with laboratory ordering and organization, management. DESIRED QUALIFICTATIONS:

• Strong scientific knowledge with proven productivity in pharmaceutical and biomedical science.

• Expertise and background in drug formulation, analytical chemistry, pre-clinical studies, mass spectrometry, clinical pharmacology, and toxicology.

• Ability to work and communicate with investigators across disciplines.

• Ability to set priorities and timeline in carrying multiple projects within an interdisciplinary team environment.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.