SCIENTIST - Chemist - Microencapsulation at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


The Microencapsulation Section within the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Division has over 65 years of experience in formulation, process development, and testing of microencapsulated products for a wide range of industries and controlled release applications.


Objectives of this Role:

• Formulation and process development and testing of microencapsulated products.


• Develop technical solutions and provide input for process improvements.


• Constant safety awareness and effective communication with project managers.


• Demonstrate willingness and ability to continuously improve, learn, and expand capabilities.


• Grow into project manager role.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Formulation and process development of microencapsulated products.


• Design test methods and evaluate microencapsulated products for controlled release, payload, stability, particle size, and morphology.


• Operate and maintain microencapsulation laboratory and production equipment.


• Ensure lab operations are performed according to safety requirements.


• Gain experience in spray drying, fluid bed coating, emulsion-based polymerization, and milling techniques.


• Document research in project notebooks, prepare reports, and contribute to proposal efforts.


• Contribute to improvement and optimization of chemical processes.


• Improve operation efficiency to include writing/revising procedures and protocols.


• Conduct operations under application quality requirements to include FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Materials Science.


• 0-1 years: Experience in chemistry lab and with microencapsulation techniques such as spray drying, lyophilization, fluid-bed coating, and milling operations


• 0-1 years: Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment


• A valid/clear driver's license is required

Special Requirements:




Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


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