Research Assistant

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist senior team members in exploring, testing, and developing novel formulations, production processes, and delivery system technologies for new and registered active ingredients.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including analytical R&D, process development, application technology, biology, regulatory, operations, and commercial teams to ensure project success.
• Maintain meticulous laboratory documentation and report writing standards.
• Adhere strictly to laboratory safety procedures.
• Under the guidance of senior colleagues, design and execute experiments, analyze data, and modify hypotheses as needed.
• Support investigations into product quality concerns and troubleshoot issues at the plant level, providing recommendations for resolution.
• Apply scientific methods consistently to solve technical problems.
• Evaluate and qualify new active ingredient and raw material sources, characterize materials, and support shelf-life extensions for existing products.
• Contribute to intellectual property (IP) capture through research report writing and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Biology, Microbiology or related fields, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated competence in formulation technology or engineering.
• Knowledge or experience working with biological actives and their development.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Strong collaboration skills with the capability to partner effectively with diverse team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of formulation design & development and the product registration process.
• Experience with fermentation and recovery technology for biological actives.
• Familiarity with High-Throughput (HTP) technology and digital tools.
• Proficiency in computer programming and automation.

Contact your Recruiter:

For more information about the role and to express your interest, you can reach out to our recruiter, Julia, directly:

• Email: jdarling@harbasolutions.com
• Phone: 317.863.0797

About Harba Solutions:

Harba Solutions is a leading scientific services firm operating across a range of scientific industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, contract research organizations, and agricultural sciences. With a substantial network of qualified scientific candidates and ongoing interactions with emerging talents, we specialize in effectively placing scientific professionals in roles encompassing laboratories, chemistry, biology, and quality-focused disciplines, to name a few. Backed by strategic investors, our core values of commitment, work ethic, team and self-ownership, craft mastery, and pursuit of success shape our mission. Explore the opportunities at Harba Solutions and become part of the evolution of scientific services.