Research Scientist

Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,653.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

 

What we want  

Join the Texas A&M College of Pharmacy as a Research Scientist in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences! In this role, you will assist the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and their administrative staff in all aspects of the office including pharmacy admissions; counseling and advising prospective, professional pharmacy, and transfer students. You will also assist with the planning, development, and implementation of recruitment activities for the Office of Student Affairs. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment.

What you need to know

Salary: Minimum Salary $55,844.04

Location/Travel: Located in College Station, Texas, this position may include occasional evenings, weekends and overnight travel. 

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.  

Responsibilities:

Research

• Conducting complex independent research, pharmaceutical development and serve as a licensed pharmacist for compounding and clinical phase development, etc
• Utilize advanced knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
• Organizes worksite and determines what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner
• Analyze research data and summarize results
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles and publications
• Assist with grant acquisition

 

Mentoring/Supervision

• May assist student researchers, postdoctoral research associates, etc who are working on research related to the project.
• May supervise assigned staff and/or students.

 

Documentation

• Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups
• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
•  Other Duties as Assigned

 

Qualifications:

 Required Education and Experience

• PharmD with license to practice
• Six years of professional practice experience.

 

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Pharmacy license
• Regulatory affairs certification from a recognized professional organization, such as the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS).

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the rationale in pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug product development, or pharmacy compounding.
• Hands-on experience operating pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and validating analytical methods for pharmaceutical products.
• Demonstrated experience publishing scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.

 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to operate a variety of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including tablet presses, mixers, granulators, and related processing equipment.
• Ability to operate and perform analysis using pharmaceutical characterization techniques, including FTIR, XRPD, and other analytical instruments.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and validate HPLC systems and analytical methods.
• Ability to interpret and implement applicable federal and state regulations and regulatory guidance related to cGMP, GLP, and pharmacy compounding.
• Ability to interpret applicable FDA regulatory guidance and requirements for IND submissions and support the preparation of IND-related documentation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, compile results, prepare technical reports, and effectively present findings and conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and professionally with laboratory members, faculty, staff, collaborators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively and cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

 

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.