SCIENTIST - Chemist - Microencapsulation

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
• 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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