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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Department	SAS - Chem & Chemical Biology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	Among the key duties of this position:  Lead personnel for a 3 years FDA funded proposal  Compound topical formulations  Perform HPLC data analysis  Perform skin permeability testing and drug release testing  Rheology  Order needed equipment and supplies  Maintaining inventory of supplies consumed  Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students working on the project  Prepare monthly progress reports  Attend monthly FDA meetings
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA1055
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or a closely related subject with 1 year’s experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or a closely related subject.   Experience in compounding topical formulations particularly creams & gels; characterization of topically applied pharmaceutical formulations; HPLC analysis, skin permeation testing; drug release testing, rheology, formulation microstructure and statistical data analysis.   Preferred experience in FDA guidance on topicals.  Candidate must be detail oriented and highly organized. Ability to problem solve and plan/carry out research project and work on own initiative, taking personal responsibility for delivery of work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
Equipment Utilized	HPLC; differential scanning calorimetry DSC, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Franz diffusion cells; water activity meter.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This position requires a fully on-site work environment on the BUSCH campus.  Evening and weekend hours as needed.
Overview	The Center for Dermal Research is seeking a full time Post Docoral Associate to lead a 3 year FDA funded project.
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/212667
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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