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Panther's precisely engineered smart microarray patches (SmartPatches) address a wide range of needs in Skin Health (cosmetics, medical aesthetics) and are designed to treat conditions in Systemic Health (infectious diseases, allergies, cancer, autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders). Billions of people around the world lack access to effective treatment, and we will change this.\nSmartPatches enable effective, tech-enabled customer experiences, and our AI platform provides valuable insights for improved patient outcomes and the development of even better treatments. SmartPatches are affordable to manufacture and distribute, and easy to apply, resulting in greater access and market expansion. Panther is developing clinically validated products, the first of which launches in 2027.\nThe Opportunity\nThis is a 6-month co-op that begins in January 2027, with the option to extend through the summer.\nThe Formulation Co-Op will iterate on formulations for our SmartPatches, with a focus on process standardization and record keeping that accelerate our algorithmic formulation development. Collaborating closely with the Formulation, Process Development and Device teams and our algorithmic development team, you will help build the data foundation that makes faster, smarter formulation possible.\nThis is a hands-on wet-lab role with real ownership. You will mix and test formulations, characterize past formulations in a standardized format that feeds our internal frontier model, and use that model to iterate quickly on new formulations and active ingredients. We are looking for a motivated self-starter who is comfortable using frontier AI models to accelerate scientific research.\nThe Impact You’ll Make in Your Co-Op\nStandardized data for past formulations, filling the gaps that power algorithmic formulation.\n\nFast iteration on new formulations, including whether they can be formulated into a MAP, strength testing and the start of stability testing.\n\nStrong, consistent records for all formulation testing, documented so the team can build on them.\n\nWhat You Will Do\nMix and Test Formulations\nPrepare buffers and formulations independently, using an analytical balance and precision pipetting.\n\nRun initial testing on new formulations, including MAP strength testing and initiating stability studies.\n\nRun dissolution and penetration analysis on formulations, including sample prep where needed.\n\nIterate on formulations using a range of polymer matrices and active pharmaceutical ingredients.\n\nStandardize Formulation Data\nLearn our SOPs and use them to characterize past formulations with our Algorithmic Formulation Template.\n\nFill gaps in our standardized formulation data so it can feed our internal frontier model.\n\nKeep a complete, accurate laboratory notebook and records for every experiment.\n\nAccelerate Algorithmic Formulation\nTest how well algorithmic formulation speeds up formulation development in the lab.\n\nHelp improve our algorithmic formulation workflow, or use it to formulate new active pharmaceutical ingredients into SmartPatches.\n\nFind ways to automate note taking and record keeping.\n\nAnalyze and Share Results\nAnalyze results, identify trends and recommend next experiments.\n\nShare findings with the Formulation, Process Development, Device and algorithmic development teams.\n\nQualifications\nCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, and eligible for a co-op term.\n\nHands-on wet laboratory experience, including precision pipetting and independently preparing buffers and formulations using a balance.\n\nExperience designing and running experiments with proper controls.\n\nHighly organized note taking and disciplined laboratory notebook documentation.\n\nSolid general chemistry and biology knowledge.\n\nExperience using AI models to assist in research.\n\nComfort with Microsoft Office and Google Drive, or the ability to pick them up quickly.\n\nA hard-working self-starter who is calm under pressure, excited to learn, personable and respectful, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.\n\nExperience with hyaluronic acid-based formulations, hydrogels or microneedle arrays, training AI models for research, or automating note taking and record keeping is a plus.\n\nWhat we offer\nBuild something unique and high-impact with a world-class team of experts in technology, healthcare, and science.\n\nHands-on ownership of real formulation work that goes into Panther’s products.\n\nClose mentorship from our Formulation team and exposure to Process Development, Device and algorithmic development work.\n\nExperience applying frontier AI models to formulation science at an early-stage biotech.\n\nA small, collaborative team where your work is seen and your ideas are heard.\n\nIn-person company events\n\nFully stocked kitchen, plus in-office lunch twice a week\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nPanther Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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