Senior Scientist Liquidia Technologies

Company Description

Liquidia Technologies is a privately-held clinical stage company focused on advancing vaccines and therapeutics that leverage the PRINTtechnology for design and manufacture of engineered particles. The PRINTtechnology offers unprecedented control of particle size, shape and chemistry in a highly consistent and scalable manufacturing process. In addition to its own products, Liquidia licenses its PRINTparticle technology and its GMP manufacturing capabilities to support proprietary programs advanced by collaborators.



About Liquidia:

We are committed to advancing precisely engineered products that profoundly impacts the lives of patients.
Liquidia is proud of its cultural values and strives for excellence and innovation in everything that we do.
Liquidia was founded in 2004 on the discoveries of Professor Joseph DeSimone at UNC, Chapel Hill
We are located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
For additional information, please visit www.liquidia.com

Job Description

Lead the design and development of novel particle-based product candidates
Work in a hands-on, dynamic laboratory environment engaged in design, fabrication, analysis and manufacturing of nanoparticles and microparticles
Perform and lead laboratory experimentation across a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including potentially synthesis, characterization of particles by SEM, HPLC, XRD, DLS, DSC and other techniques
Directly responsible for superior technical execution, both through direct experimentation and through supervision of junior technical personnel
Apply scientific methods and observational and critical analysis skills to lead technical efforts
May lead cross-functional team members to generate value-creating results
May be responsible for leading team meetings
Mentor junior employees in scientific methodology
May be responsible for independent internal/external communication
Oversee laboratory operations

Qualifications

Ph.D. with 5+ years post-doctoral experience or industrial experience required
Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences or related field required
Research experience in bionanotechnology, drug delivery, and/or nanofabrication preferred
Strong personal execution and innovative skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Must be a creative, detail oriented person with strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment is essential for success

Additional Information

Openings in Drug Delivery, Bio Conjugate Chemistry and Materials Science

Location:	P.O. Box 110085 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 United States