Research Scientist/ Associate

Educational experience and requirements:

• Ph.D. / Master s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or nanoengineering with a strong chemistry background.
• Candidates with at least 1-year postdoctoral experience, or Masters with 3-years experience in the field of nanoparticles synthesis and/ or functionalization will be considered.
• Experience with the bioconjugation of targeting molecules to surfaces of organic/ inorganic nanoparticles. Experience fabricating, functionalizing, and processing nanomaterials, ideally polymeric particles using solvent-evaporation method.
• Experience in analytical, physical, inorganic, or organic chemistry laboratory processes, techniques, and equipment, with a focus on the use of dynamic light scattering techniques, as well as working knowledge of SEM-EDX, XRD, ICP-MS, LC-MS, UV-Vis, and FTIR spectroscopy.
• Ability to multi-task, handle frequently changing job functions, and rapidly learn new techniques and approaches.
• Pays significant attention to detail and carefully documents all experimental procedures, observations, and methodology.
• Ability to keep organized data and records.
• Strong computer skills including MS-Word, -Excel, -Power Point and Statistical software like Graphpad Prism.
• The candidate should have strong English speaking and writing skills with a flair for writing scientific manuscripts, reports and patents as per requirement.
• The position is temporary for one year with the option of extending to three years, and conversion to permanent at the conclusion of tenure depending on quarterly progress evaluations by management.