Careers

Updated March 7, 2023

Salary range: $75k–$130k
Hybrid Position

The Opportunity

nanoComposix is a Fortis Life Sciences company specializing in R&D and manufacturing of innovative nanomaterials for research and commercial markets supporting medical devices and pharmaceuticals. We manufacture hundreds of different variants of metal and metal-oxide core/shell nanocomposites for a wide range of applications including clinical diagnostics, medical devices, biosensors, and optical effects. Our mission is to help our clients maximize the benefits of nanotechnology through the use of precisely engineered, highly characterized nanomaterials, and to support bringing nano-enabled products to market.

At nanoComposix we are helping accelerate many different technologies to market and the applicant will participate in all aspects of commercialization including project planning, research, and development, scale-up, transfer to manufacturing, quality, marketing, and commercial production.

Responsibilities include account management and new business development serving nanomaterial CDMO contracts in the United States and Canada.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate a strong scientific aptitude with an eagerness to learn new complex applications and technical concepts.
• Develop new business opportunities by utilizing prospecting lists, LinkedIn, tradeshows, conferences, referrals, and other networking methods.
• Act as the primary point of contact for existing accounts serving nanomaterial development and manufacturing contracts in the United States and Canada.
• Utilize phone, email, and in-person meetings with clients to drive revenue growth.
• Identify and effectively communicate client needs to cross-functional teams to eliminate roadblocks in the sales process.
• Work with clients and internal technical teams to facilitate the timely generation of proposals that accurately capture product and development requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions in Salesforce CRM and facilitate accurate in-quarter and in-year forecasting for the nanomaterial CDMO business segment.
• Understand contract sales and billing cycles and work with internal teams to ensure contract billing milestones and deliverables are accurately reflected in order management systems.
• Develop a deep technical understanding of relevant nanomaterial markets and collaborate with internal teams to identify and generate marketing assets that will enrich the selling process.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and execute projects that will increase nanomaterial revenue.
• Work with the sales and leadership teams at nanoComposix to co-coordinate training and application support.

Who You Are & What You Bring

Education/Background

• B.Sc., M.S., or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Material Science, Physics, Engineering, or other technical degree
• Prior academic or industry experience with nanomaterials, nanoparticles, or in a nanosciencedriven field is strongly preferred
• Prior sales and project management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to learn new complex technical concepts and present technical information in conversations and written formats
• A track record of being self-driven to accomplish goals in team setting
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with Salesforce CRM is preferred

What We Offer

We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today” is complemented by our core values (EXCITE):

Excellence - We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids.”

Customer First - We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.

Integrity - We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.

Trust - We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.

Entrepreneurship - We encourage smart risk taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.

Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EVerify Employer in the United States.

Qualified candidates should send an updated resume to mbrunner@fortislife.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Updated April 28, 2023

Salary Range: $50,000-$80,000

The Opportunity

nanoComposix is a Fortis Life Sciences company specializing in R&D and manufacturing of innovative nanomaterials for research and commercial markets supporting medical devices and pharmaceuticals. We manufacture hundreds of different variants of metal and metal-oxide core/shell nanocomposites for a wide range of applications including clinical diagnostics, medical devices, biosensors, and optical effects. Our mission is to help our clients maximize the benefits of nanotechnology through the use of precisely engineered, highly characterized nanomaterials, and to support bringing nano-enabled products to market.

What You’ll Do

Work as an integral part of the MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) division. The Production Chemist is a dual role position supporting both cGMP manufacturing operations and process development of new products. The position will focus on our nanomedicine and nanomaterial technologies.

• Synthesize, process, and characterize nanoparticles and other manufacturing products. Support manufacturing and development runs of novel therapeutic technologies.
• Meticulously document production into batch records and other forms in accordance with a formal quality system.
• Provide technical and operations support to new product introduction and technology transfer, production process development, improvement, and sustaining efforts.
• Under the supervision of a Process Development Scientist, execute controlled experiments (DOE) to optimize processes, address yield and quality issues, and drive implementation of solutions in a production environment.
• Support analytical method development for characterization of novel nanomaterials and drug candidates.
• Support transfer to manufacturing through drafting of technical documentation including batch records, test methods, qualifications, and validations.
• Identifies and implements improvements to production records, test protocols, work instructions, and review of test methods for GMP Manufacturing.
• Maintain records as per QSR, GMP and ISO guidelines.
• Promotes and fosters a team oriented and collaborative work environment.

Who You Are & What You Bring

Education/Background

• B.Sc., B.A., M.Sc.
• At least 2-8 years of experience.
• Prior work experience in the biotech, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry. Experience in GMP manufacturing in a wet lab, production support, process development.

Desired Experience

• Experience operating large scale reactors, drum-scale reactions, or large-scale purification (Tangential Flow Filtration – TFF)
• Wet chemistry including nanoparticle fabrication, processing and characterization – i.e., TEM, SEM, UV-vis, DLS, HPLC
• Strong analytical chemistry background is preferred
• Experience with Design Control for medical devices and early phase drug products is a plus

Knowledge/Skill

• Detail-oriented
• Advanced laboratory skills
• High level problem solving and reasoning skills
• Good documentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good soft skills (EQ) - team oriented, with the ability to be effective working across departments with varying groups (i.e., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.)

Work Environment

• Carry up to 20 pounds, at times
• Lab and office
• Works with chemicals and may work with compressed gases, at times

What We Offer

We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today” is complemented by our core values (ExCITE):

• Excellence - We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids.”
• Customer First - We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.
• Integrity - We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Trust - We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.
• Entrepreneurship - We encourage smart risk taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.

Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Qualified candidates should send an updated resume to mbrunner@fortislife.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.