Associate Materials Scientist (Pharmaceutical Materials Science)

Location: Groton, CT, USA; candidates should live within a commutable distance of Groton

Compensation: USD 25–30.5 per hour

Company

hirify.global Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing and contract research services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, genomics, and advanced materials fields.

What you will do

• Synthesize and evaluate salt forms and polymorphs of pharmaceutical drug candidates.
• Conduct solid-state characterization using X-ray powder diffraction, thermal analysis, moisture sorption, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
• Define and implement crystallization, polymorph, salt, co-crystal screening, and API particle characterization activities.
• Characterize pharmaceutical powders, including particle size, particle shape, surface energy, and surface roughness.
• Collaborate with Medicinal Chemistry, Formulation, and Biopharmaceutics teams on solid form selection strategies for clinical studies.
• Document accurate experimental results in the electronic laboratory notebook and contribute to new Materials Science approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s or PhD in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with solid-state characterization techniques and strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience solving Materials Science problems through experimental approaches and team collaboration.
• Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
• Strong organizational, independent working, oral communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Groton, CT, during Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required.

Nice to have

• Experience with FTIR, NIR, FT-Raman, and/or SSNMR.
• Programming experience.
• Interest in learning new technologies and concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams within a decentralized international life sciences network.