Postdoctoral Research Associate (Process Development) - Medicines for All 45002418 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284 Research PostDoc Medicines for All MBU This position is being posted on an expedited timeline due to an immediate staffing need within the Process Development team. The funding for this position is guaranteed through February 2027, with a high likelihood of extension.
Job Summary Medicines for All (M4ALL), a part of Virginia Commonwealth University, is an entrepreneurial, impact-oriented institute founded with a commitment to improving access to medications across the globe by driving down production costs. We do this, in part, by developing low-cost, high-quality routes for the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). We are seeking mission-driven professionals
to join our team in tackling critical global health challenges in the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate, Process Development! M4ALL strives to be a global center of excellence to drive increased access to pharmaceuticals and through this role, you will support the development and management of current and planned programs at the intersection of chemistry, pharmaceuticals manufacturing, and medicine value
chain. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including research and development, communications, and both project and relationship management. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, Process Development, you will contribute to the organization’s scientific excellence by delivering high-impact research in synthetic organic chemistry with minimal supervision. Your work will focus on the design and
development of multistep synthetic routes for both approved and investigational active pharmaceutical ingredients. Emphasis will be placed on process research (route scouting), development (optimization, demonstrative scale-up), and tech transfer. Process Innovation Conduct and thoroughly document literature reviews for target chemical transformations, intermediates, and APIs. Maintain strong technical literacy.
Develop hypothesis-driven experimental plans under team leader’s guidance. In process research, efficiently screen many valid reaction conditions and identify trends for improved outcomes. In process development, perform careful, data-rich experiments that create a deep knowledge of the chemical system. Translate previous results into new experiments that will lead to lower costs and/or process improvements. Execute
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