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Howard University

Research Scientist

Howard University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff for fit makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

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Here Is What We Offer

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support

Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements

Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match

Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths

Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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Job Purpose

The project is funded by NIH, and it is a collaborative effort between Howard University Cancer Center and The Johns Hopkins University Cancer Center. The candidate will conduct research in the field of biopharmaceutical applications of nanotechnology.

Supervisory Authority

None

Nature And Scope

Research specifically in bioconjugate chemistry involving tethering of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and peptides to polymers with detailed physicochemical and biological characterizations for use in the design of polymeric nanoparticles for the delivery of bioactive agents. Drug-loaded nanoparticles fabrication with detailed physicochemical and biological characterization.

Principal Accountabilities

Monthly reports and semi-annual reports. Publications and grantsmanship.

The candidate will report to Professor Emmanuel O. Akala.

Weekly meetings to keep Professor abreast on the developments on the project.

Challenges in meeting the laboratory deadlines presented to NIH should be discussed at weekly meetings so that the problems can be nipped in the bud.

Core Competencies

Bioconjugate chemistry (Polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, etc.).

Biological and physicochemical characterization techniques (NMR, FTIR, HPLC (small molecule and protein analysis), LC/MS, Flow cytometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, zeta potential determination, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry).

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Polymer chemistry or Chemistry or Biomedical Engineering

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$50,000-$60,000

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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Higher Education

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