Hopkins ChemBE Career Network

Research Investigator

Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting characterization studies on new drug candidates to define biophysical and chemical properties using different analytical tools. Develop parenteral dosage forms for clinical and commercial use, and conduct optimization and scale up studies. Generate data for regulatory filings, participate on project teams to assure successful drug product technology transfer from R&D to clinical manufacturing and commercial sites. Issue periodic reports and assure compliance of the laboratory environment and work generated with corporate and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

EDUCATION PREFERRED: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bioengineering or related disciplines

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: M.S.5 8 years Ph.D. 0 to 3 years.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of protein structure, chemistry, stability and fundamental principles of pharmaceutical science essential for the development of injectable dosage forms particularly for protein therapeutics Hands on experience with analytical instrumentation, such as SEC, SDS PAGE, IEF , spectroscopy and microcalorimetry . Experience with biophysical characterization, thermodynamics and mechanistic understanding of proteins with excipients is desired. Good written and verbal communication as well as having good interpersonal skills and be an effective team player.

Primary Location at New Brunswick, NJ

To Apply

For more information or to apply, go online (Job Number 0900650).

Process Research and Development Outstanding Student Awards – 2009/2010

The Process Research and Development (PR&D) organization functions as the bridge between Research and Manufacturing, taking processes from laboratory bench-scale to manufacturing-scale. The mission of PR&D is to design, develop, scale up and implement cost-effective production systems and technologies for therapeutic drug candidates to fulfill the demands of Genentech’s Research, Development, Commercial and Production Operations groups.

The Genentech PR&D Student Awards were founded to recognize outstanding students in disciplines related to chemical and biochemical engineering at selected schools. JHU, based on its faculty, research and outstanding students, has been selected to receive a student award of $2,500. The student award-winner will be offered a three-month summer intern position starting in June 2010 at Genentech’s South San Francisco or Oceanside locations in California in one of the following areas:

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Intel Recent Graduate Opportunities

Job Description

By applying to this prescreen posting, you are expressing interest in Recent College Graduate (RCG) opportunities with Intel. To qualify as an RCG, you must have graduated or will graduate within 18 months from today’s date.

Opportunity Overview for Graduate Students

Intel offers a broad range of opportunities to Recent College Graduates of graduate-level degrees (a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D.) in the following technical disciplines:

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Intel Graduate Intern

Job Description

To qualify as a Intern, you must be seeking a temporary full or part-time position, have not yet graduated, and be currently working towards a Master of Science degree or a Ph.D. degree from an academic institution.

Opportunity Overview for Graduate Students:

Intel offers a broad range of opportunities to Interns of graduate-level degrees (a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D.) in the following technical disciplines:

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Chemical Engineer

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Economics, Exposure & Technology Division, Chemical Engineering Branch in Washington, DC is looking for a Chemical Engineer, GS-0893.

Job Overview

The incumbent assists in technical evaluation of chemical processes and waste treatment operations to evaluate the likelihood of exposure of workers to chemical substances and the possibility of releases of chemicals to the environment in process wastes and fugitive emissions.  Assists the branch chief in gathering information used in developing models and heuristics to estimate the exposure of persons working in chemical manufacturing, processing, and use of substances in their work environment.  Applies prescribed generic scenarios to estimate the releases of chemical substances from chemical manufacture, processing, and use into the environment and the estimation of occupational exposures in analogous situations.

Upon successful completion of a two year developmental program, may be eligible for conversion to permanent status.

Compensation

Salaries are $43,521for GS-7 and $53,234 for GS-9.

Benefits are: Paid Holidays; Paid Annual & Sick Leave; Federal Employees Retirement Plan; Health Benefits; Life Insurance; Incentive Awards (monetary & non-monetary recognition); 10 Paid Holidays; Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K plans offered in private sector); Flexible Work Schedule; Transit Subsidy.

Requirements

Chemical Engineering Degree

GS-07: One year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Government OR one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.

GS-09: One year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Government OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree.  U.S. citizenship is required.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted only during the period of 10/19/09 – 11/6/09.   To apply, fax your resume and transcript(s) to Jason Holland at 919-541-2186; or you may e-mail your documents to AJobsRTP@epa.gov.  Please be sure to reference “FCIP: EETD-09-22” on all your documents.

Supplemental Documentation Required:

Copies of college transcripts/course listings are required and must be submitted via fax to 919-541-2186 or email to AJobsRTP@epa.gov NLT 11/6/09.  All veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 to claim veteran’s preference.  Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit SF-15 and its supporting documentation. Additional information on veterans’ preference is available in the Vet’s Guide that can be found at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.

In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph.