Southwest Research Institute Work Values

Daily Duties at Southwest Research Institute:

As Project Manager: Formulation experience: • Responsible for the design and development of complex immediate and controlled release parenteral formulations containing either small molecule, peptide and nucleic acids, with primary focus on biodegradable formulations: nanoparticles, liposomes and drug-polymer conjugates • Developed formulations for multiple pharmaceutical clients, liposomal, nanoparticles, micropaticles creams, using physical and chemical methods, such as, spray drying, fluid bed coating, emulsions, coacervation, for multiple routes of delivery, dermal, oral and intra venous injectable, and muscle implantable, and characterization using particle analyzers, Z-Pal Malvern 2000, N4 Plus, FT-IR, DSC analyzer. Working knowledge of numerous biochemicals, biophysical and analytical methodologies such as HPLC, fluorescence and UV spectroscopy. • Developed new liposomal formulations of for dermal delivery of novel anti scar medication, tested in MatTek skin equivalent and human skin tissue, and rat incision model, in collaboration with the USA Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR). • Developed dermal formulations for anti-parasite using ethosomes, and other advanced liposome formulation in collaboration with Walter Reed Army Medical Research (WRAMR). • Developed ischemia reperfusion formulation of new targeted nanoparticle formulations for intravenous injection and micropaticles for intramuscular controlled drug release, in collaboration with the USA Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR). • Served as Project Manager and Principal Investigator of CDMRP grant “Bone targeted nanoparticles formulation for local delivery of anticancer drug and the treatment of bone myeloma” ($1.5M DARPA grant) in collaboration with Vanderbilt University.

What they like about Southwest Research Institute:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, PROTEIN CHEMIST, PHARMACEUTICAL , PROTEIN PURIFICATION, FROMULATION, BIOCHEMIST, BIOTECHNOLOGY

Skills

PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION, PROTEIN PURIFICATION, PROTEIN CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY

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