Associate Scientist

About Panther

Panther is unlocking the power of the skin, the body’s largest, most responsive, and universally accessible immune organ, to deliver better health for all. Panther’s proprietary dissolvable microneedle array patch (MAP) technology delivers minute doses of thermostabilized treatments to precise locations below the skin’s surface.  There, the skin’s rich immune network activates systemic responses with improved efficacy and fewer side effects than current treatments. Panther’s solid-state treatments eliminate cold chain and sharps cost and complexity and its user-centric engineering enables direct patient and clinician interactions. 

Panther Life Sciences Corporation is applying the skin’s unique immune properties and advanced engineering to deliver shelf-stable, patient-centric, data-centric treatments to any/all consumers globally. Akin to Netflix in the media/content sector, Panther is partnering with and making its platform available to Pharma, Biotech, Cosmetics, and other firms to deliver a comprehensive pipeline of treatments in Panther’s microarray patch (MAP) application format.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Scientist/R&D Engineer to join our interdisciplinary team focused on the development and scale-up of microneedle array patch (MAP) technologies. This role will support the innovation, optimization, and implementation of novel manufacturing methods while conducting analytical testing to evaluate quality, performance, and reproducibility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemistry, materials science, biomedical/chemical engineering, or a related field, with hands-on experience in laboratory-scale process development and analytical techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Development

• Develop and optimize novel manufacturing processes, including mold casting, drying, curing, and sterilization techniques.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scale-up activities from lab to pilot scale.

• Assist senior team members with daily tasks.

Analytical Testing

• Conduct mechanical testing and dimensional analysis on MNA patches.

• Perform chemical or biochemical assays to evaluate content uniformity, stability, or degradation

• Document and interpret data to assess impact of manufacturing changes on product quality.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and organized lab notebooks, batch records, and process documentation.

• Contribute to the drafting of SOPs, technical reports, and regulatory submission materials as needed.

• Adhere to internal quality and safety standards.

Lab Management

• Maintain laboratory supplies and organization

• Order and track all purchases while working with vendors and representatives for pricing

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.

• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (academia, industry, or internship).
  Familiarity with polymeric materials, hydrogels, microneedles, or drug delivery systems is highly preferred.

• Experience with analytical tools such as microscopy, mechanical testers, HPLC, or spectroscopy.

• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of sterilization techniques

• Familiarity with process validation or GMP/GxP environments.

• Experience with protein-based systems or biologic drug delivery, with a preference for those skilled in HPLC and Mass spectrometry.

• Understanding of sterilization techniques.

Benefits

• Health Insurance includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

• Equity (Full-time roles only and varies by country).

• In-person company meetups.

• Some travel may be required.

• Virtual events. 

• Work with a world-class team in technology and healthcare on the most innovative solutions. 

• Unlimited PTO and Paid Company Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panther Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.