Postdoctoral Scientist - Pulmonary Drug Delivery

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

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RTI's Biomedical Technologies team is seeking an individual for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow Scientist position. This role will be focused on the development and characterization of drug delivery systems, primarily those for inhaled or intranasal routes of administration. The postdoctoral fellow scientist will benefit from experience in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, materials science, and/or analytical chemistry to support the diversity and scope of projects from proof-of-concept to preclinical studies. This in-person position is based at RTI's main campus in Research Triangle Park.

Responsibilities:

The postdoctoral fellow scientist position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated research professional to contribute to the development of pulmonary drug delivery systems to prevent and/or treat several pulmonary infectious diseases and genetic disorders. The postdoctoral researcher will:

• Serve as a technical lead for research programs involving the development of micro- or nanoparticle systems capable of delivering therapeutic doses of drug or alternate therapeutic modality.
• Perform drug formulation, particle design and manufacture, physicochemical and aerosol performance characteristics, and supporting efforts for preclinical studies.
• Ensure proper execution of studies and detailed record-keeping.
• Perform data analyses and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Attend conferences to present novel research findings.
• Assist PI with grant applications and progress/final reports.
• Review literature and patents to retrieve scientific information.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientists on new and existing programs.
• Lead technical updates in meetings with external collaborators.
• Mentor junior technical staff.
• Follow all RTI laboratory safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by PI.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, material science, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of drug formulation, drug delivery, and appropriate characterization methods to identify and control sources of physical and chemical instability. Knowledge of particulate systems and their properties is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to create and successfully implement experimental test plans.
• Proficiency in utilizing analytical equipment, such as HPLC, TGA, UV-Vis, and DSC. Proficiency in aerosol characterization is desirable.
• Adept at working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple project timelines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Creative ability to solve problems that arise without compromising data quality.
• Desire to expand or develop new research and product development initiatives.
• Highly interactive interpersonal skills for effective communication with project team members, various staff (including engineers, scientists, technicians, clients, vendors, etc.), and the scientific community.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations, and/or other scholarly research outputs.
• Proficient in English.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.