Senior Analytical Scientist

At Bend Bioscience, our Core Values Shape Everything We Do:

• AUTHENTIC – Be vulnerable, build trust
• CURIOUS – Ask questions, be adaptable, speak up
• ACCOUNTABLE – Own it, meet commitments, communicate transparently
• COLLABORATIVE – Engage others, stay open-minded
• FLEXIBLE – Listen actively, be thoughtful, make informed decisions
• CARE – Be passionate, act with integrity
• BLAZE TRAILS – Push boundaries, challenge constraints
• EXCELLENCE – Learn, improve, create value
• FOCUS – Pay attention to details, stay determined, deliver exceptional service

Join Bend Bioscience and be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Designing experiments tailored at challenging formulation attributes critical to successful formulation strategies
• Performing materials characterization using expertise in analytical characterization to inform physical, chemical, and performance attributes for a range of formulation compositions
• Running typical pharmaceutical analytical and materials science techniques for characterization (HPLC, GC, FT-IR, HPLC/UV, DSC, SEM, XRD)
• Efficiently interpreting results with a broad understanding of impact to formulation performance and robustness
• Understanding and applying basic concepts of HPLC method development in support of early formulation work
• Staying aware and current with pharmaceutical industry best practices in analytical chemistry
• Demonstrating problem solving and troubleshooting ability related to routine procedures
• Independently reviewing and interpreting complex analytical methods in support of formulation screening activities and implementing them in the lab in a timely manner
• Independently documenting lab work in protocol, reports, and other required documentation
• Ensuring preparation and timely delivery of data in support of formulation and manufacturing projects.

What You Will Bring to the Role: 

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Open to candidates at all levels, from early-career professionals to seasoned experts. We welcome applicants with a range of experience in analytical techniques, material characterization, or related scientific research.
• Candidates with industry, academic, or research backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience in analytical instrumentation, method development, or materials testing is a plus but not required for entry-level applicants.