Product Development Scientist (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)

Product Development Scientist – Continuity Biosciences, LLC

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Cary, NC, US

Continuity Biosciences is advancing combination therapies through next-generation drug delivery technologies that go beyond conventional methods. The Continuity Biosciences technology portfolio ranges from nanofluidic systems for drug delivery to cell storage systems that enable donor/stem cell transplantation and immune modulation. We aim to de-risk and operationalize targeted technology platforms that will enable the ideal product presentation for novel therapies. Continuity Biosciences is looking for a Product Development Associate to support our product development team. Based in Cary, North Carolina, this role will have the main responsibility of performing nonclinical studies to assist the development of local drug delivery products. The Product Development Associate role provides the opportunity to develop drug delivery devices for the clinic to help patients in need. We are looking for a collaborative and highly motivated scientist to join our team. Working in a fast-paced startup environment, the Product Development Associate is flexible and a self-starter that can react quickly to problem solve in high-stakes situations during the development process.

What Will the Product Development Associate Do:

Reporting to the Scientist II of Product Development, Product Development Associate will support the development team through a variety of responsibilities such as supporting and conducting in vitro and in vivo nonclinical studies, performing benchtop drug delivery testing with devices, and collaborating with external vendors/partners. In vitro work will include mammalian cell culture work, hydrogel bioprinting, and cell assay work. In vivo work will include large animal toxicology and safety testing, sample collection and processing, and documentation. 2+ years of laboratory experience, in the academic or industry environment, is required.

Key Responsibilities will Be:

• Support the development and optimization of in vitro (tissue and cell-based) models for product testing
• Collaborate closely with engineering support team for testing device prototypes
• Optimize and utilize tissue-representative models for drug delivery optimization
• Conduct and organize nonclinical experiments to support program needs
• Organize collected biological samples to facilitate external vendor analysis
• Organize data for clear communication of technical results to the product development team
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and reagents in a sterile laboratory environment
• Document and monitor laboratory inventory of needed supplies and reagents to conduct experiments
• Write technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, and reports

What are the Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or Biomedical Engineering
• 2+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in product development
• Demonstrated experience with drug delivery, devices, assay development, and standard laboratory techniques (e.g., mammalian cell culture maintenance, microscopy, analytical techniques)
• Experience in cancer biology, drug development, and 3D printing considered a plus
• Proficient in MS Office Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills