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Precise Systems, Inc. Formulation Scientist in Gunpowder, Maryland
Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is a scientific and engineering business that provides technological support services to a diverse customer base. We’re committed to delivering world-class scientific and engineering professional assistance to prepare for our nation’s defense and security. Our work supports some of our country’s most important national security programs, and our expertise enhances homeland security. As a growing research services firm specializing in science and engineering, we offer a collaborative team culture, providing support for research, engineering, and project management. We seek intellectual curiosity, a high level of comfort with complexity, and a desire to work in a wide range of challenging on-site environments.
All work is performed on site, in Edgewood, MD, 5 days per week. Remote delivery is not authorized.
Excet, Inc. is seeking to hire a Formulation Scientist with advanced experiences in encapsulation, spray drying, micronization, coacervation and other particle engineering techniques. The candidate should have a well-demonstrated record in the production and characterization of microencapsulated molecules from small molecules to proteins. Experience with characterization of aerosolization properties of engineered particles is a plus.
The candidate will be supporting efforts with heavy emphasis on atomization and emulsion-based processes. Therefore, applicants with a willingness and desire to establish their own workflows and provide meaningful creative and technical leadership with be highly favored.
Duties:
Develop workflows to encapsulate a variety of payloads with different capsule sizes, morphology, payloads, core material, shell material, processing aids, pre/postprocessing, and equipment.
Characterize microencapsulated payload size, morphology, and hydrophobicity
Keep detailed records of laboratory operations and compile data in regular technical reports.
Required Education:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or related field preferred but others will be considered depending on qualifications.
Required Experience:
Demonstrated hands-on experience in encapsulation techniques such as atomization, emulsion based, and coacervation
Understanding of encapsulation development and the various materials and techniques is essential
Understanding the economics of encapsulation and scale-up considerations
Must be able to design, plan, and execute experiments in order to understand the behavior of encapsulated proteins, peptides, and protein-binding small molecules
Demonstrated technical / scientific leadership skills and a passion for problem solving
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment
Desired Experience:
Microscopy techniques such as scanning electron microscope (SEM)
Understanding of aerosolization properties and measurements of encapsulated particles.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Excet, A Precise Systems Company, participates in E-Verify. Excet, A Precise Systems Company, encourages and supports workplace diversity
Required Skills
Bachelors or minimum 2 years equivalent relevant work experience.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years equivalent relevant work experience.