Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Device Development & Technology

Join the Legacy: Research and Development Division's Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program

The company's Research Laboratories Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program is a premier industrial postdoctoral initiative that combines academic rigor with the resources and expertise of a leading pharmaceutical company. The program enables postdoctoral researchers to advance breakthrough research and discovery in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Position Overview:

The Pharmaceutical Sciences & Device Development (PSDD) organization at our company's Research Laboratories translates novel therapeutic agents into patient-centered drug products. Within PSDD, the Device Development & Technology team is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in drug/device combination product development. This position is available immediately.

Responsibilities:

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in formulation and device or combination product development. Preferred areas of expertise include:

• Analytical and biophysical characterization
• Mechanical design and testing
• Formulation-device interface science
• Sub visible particle analysis

We seek a highly motivated, independent, and responsible postdoctoral researcher who is creative, organized, and able to think critically. The ideal candidate will excel in a challenging, fast-paced, and intellectually engaging environment. Because this work is highly interdisciplinary, we welcome applicants from a broad range of engineering and scientific fields, including mechanical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and applied physics.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Candidates must hold a PhD or completed within 3 months of hire in
  in mechanical, material, biomedical, chemistry, pharmaceutical or equivalent fields.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of formulation development and biologics characterization
• Hands-on experience with or knowledge of biologics, vaccines, and related formulation development
• Interest in developing innovative prefilled syringe-based drug delivery technologies
• Capacity to apply scientific and engineering expertise creatively and independently to solve problems
• Experience conducting literature searches and reviewing publications and manuscripts
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications in biomedical or healthcare technology development, supported by rigorous modeling and analysis

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Ability to conduct mechanical testing and perform statistical analysis of feasibility study data

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Required Skills:

Academic Research, Analytical Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biophysical Techniques, Chemistry, Device Design, Drug Delivery, Drug Formulations, Formulation Chemistry, Particle Size Analysis, Scientific Writing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2026

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