Scientist I, Pharmaceutical Product Development

Serán is seeking a Scientist I supporting Product Development  who will support the formulation and design of pharmaceutical drug under the guidance of senior team members. A typical project requires defining the drug delivery and product design challenges, developing prototypes that address the challenges, and evaluating prototype performance. The successful candidate will pair a strong fundamental understanding of physical chemistry and material science with aptitude for hands-on execution, hypothesis-driven experimental design, and data analysis. The Scientist will collaborate with experts in process development and analytical sciences to form a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary project team that consistently meets milestones and objectives.Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows written protocols to execute basic and advanced procedures such as analytical protocols, laboratory experiments, or manufacturing processesDevelops experimental protocols and templates with guidanceIdentifies out of trend data and proposes hypothesis and next steps with guidanceSummarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions with guidanceContributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordinationCommunicates technical information to internal teamCommunicates technical information to external partners with guidanceParticipates as technical lead in project teams with guidanceContributes to technical reports and presentations with guidanceResponsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives Required Skills and AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environmentAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentScientific curiosity and willingness to learnExperience with basic laboratory skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCommunicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the companyDemonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teamsAccepts and addresses feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflictEducation and ExperienceB.S. or higher in Science or Engineering disciplineProlonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionallyMotor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon. Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.