Formulation Scientist (Hplc/Protein Formulation Characterization/Drug Development)

100% Onsite, or Hybrid Onsite Schedule onsite

Are you open to look at candidates willing to relocate at their own expense? yes

Daily Work Schedule Expectations M-F

Job description:

• This position is responsible for formulating liquid and lyophilized protein therapeutics, preparing formulation and assay buffers, as well as containers and closures to support pharmaceutical development studies.
• The individual will learn analytical assays, protein formulation characterization techniques and stability testing. He or she will be responsible for analysing data, interpreting results and noting significant deviations.
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining oversight of day-to-day laboratory activities, managing inventory of raw materials and drug product packaging, as well as documenting and retrieving scientific data in electronic lab notebook.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in protein biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, analytical science, pharmaceutical science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field with 0-2 years of analytical or drug formulation development experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• The candidate should have technical skills to be able to conduct experiments in research or development lab; prior experience in development of protein formulations and stability assessment is preferred.
• The candidate should also have strong communication, documentation and report writing skills. Candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:

• BS degree with 0-2 years’ experience

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

• Technical skills to be able to conduct experiments in research or development lab
• Basic analytical techniques used for protein formulation characterization
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail o Strong communication, documentation and report writing skills
• Taking initiative
• Passionate and driven

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Hand-on experience with HPLC
• pH measurements
• Buffer preparation
• Drug formulation development experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

What type of environment is this person working in?

• Group setting
• Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8-5.
• Overtime is not required

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• formulating liquid and lyophilized protein therapeutics: 3 years (Preferred)
• preparing formulation and assay buffers,: 3 years (Preferred)
• protein formulation characterization: 3 years (Preferred)
• HPLC: 3 years (Preferred)
• Drug formulation development: 3 years (Preferred)
• Pharma or biotech industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• pH measurements & Buffer preparation: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)

Work Location: In person