Scientist I - III

GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title:               Scientist I - III (Temp-to-Hire)

Department:                  CMC and Bioanalytic

Reports to:                    Associate Director, CMC and Bioanalytics

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Rani Therapeutics has developed a disruptive technology, RaniPillTM capsule that facilitates the oral delivery of biologics. Working at Rani Therapeutics involves taking a multi-disciplinary approach based on traditional device technologies such as mechanical engineering and material science in combination with pharma-centric disciplines such as physiology, pharmacology, chemistry and protein therapeutics. This unique environment allows Rani Therapeutics to address the most complex, unsolved problem of oral biologics delivery. The candidate in this position will play a pivotal role in our R&D Department working on novel projects involving drug-device combinations for treating chronic diseases with the potential to dramatically impact patient outcomes.

Job Duties

• Conduct analysis or experiments by following procedures independently.
• Conduct lot release and stability testing in compliance with GMP/GLP, safety and regulatory requirements to support all development stages.
• Develop and execute experimental plan of limited scope (e.g. method development, characterization studies, instrument qualification) with minimum supervision.
• Assist in developing and validating moderately complex analytical methods used to test raw materials, intermediates and final products or quantify biomarkers in biological matrices.
• Help to improve existing complex methods with supervision.
• Analyze and interpret complex data following procedures.
• Learn and apply basic GMP/GLP principles.
• Review test records according to procedures.
• Responsible for safety in the laboratory, and alertness for the safety of co-workers and visitors.

Education and/or Job Experience

• BS with a minimum of 5 years, MS with a minimum of 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology development experience. Position and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in biophysical techniques and analytical characterization of peptides and proteins.
• Experience in providing support to formulation development and process development.
• Aseptic processing experience
• Experience in authoring and revising standard operating procedures, work instructions, test methods, batch records, validation protocols, development reports, and validation reports.
• Working experience in GLP/GMP regulated environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.