Scientist I​/II; f​/m​/d - In-Use studies and PPM Testing

Scientist I/II (f/m/d) – In‑Use studies and PPM Testing

Purpose of your Job

As part of our dynamic Formulation Development & Analytics unit, you will directly contribute to enabling the next generation of biopharmaceutical therapies. Our team drives innovative formulation and analytical strategies under BSL‑1/2 and S1/S2 safety levels, as well as GMP quality standards. By joining us, you will help ensure that advanced scientific work is carried out with excellence, precision, and curiosity.

This role plays a key part in shaping Coriolis Pharma’s global growth—including our build‑up of new U.S. facilities in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park (RTP), one of the world’s most vibrant biotech innovation hubs. You will be involved in transferring expertise, establishing scientific capabilities, and supporting the seamless integration of processes across locations.

In this position, you will transform scientific questions into meaningful analytical insights. You’ll develop and implement state‑of‑the‑art methods, interpret complex data, and influence the scientific direction of client projects in an international, highly collaborative environment. Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported in growing your technical strengths (e.g., analytical method development, instrumentation, troubleshooting) as well as your personal skills (e.g., project ownership, communication, organization).

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on laboratory work, thrives in a project‑driven setting, and is excited about contributing to both scientific excellence and the establishment of a new, forward‑looking site in the U.S!

• Be part of project teams for client projects (e.g., liquid/lyophilization formulation development, comparability and stress testing, storage stability study) with a special focus on in‑use stability studies and primary packaging material (PPM) testing.
• Work as (i) 1st, 2nd project leader and/or (ii) team member for projects.
• Contribution/responsible for the development of work plans, testing procedures and/or amendments for customer projects.
• Correctly, timely and independently plan and execute formulation preparation / analytical testing / experiments.
• Independently perform analytical method transfer/implementation.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of performed analytical methods and be able to apply the knowledge to interpret the data.
• Perform data analysis and subsequently put data into context for data presentation and/or report.
• Support scientific discussion in client meeting.
• Appropriately act on unforeseen events.
• Be specialist / expert on several instruments / analytical methods / application areas (e.g., able to perform method development, interpretation of data, troubleshooting and training of new users).
• Implementation of new analytical equipment / technologies and application of the methods within client projects.
• Support onboarding of new team members.
• Liaise with superior on training needs.
• System owner for laboratory equipment: responsible for operator training, equipment maintenance, calibration and qualification.
• Ensure that GRP rules are followed and documented.
• Other duties as assigned by superior.

• University degree in pharmaceutical sciences, (bio) chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (e.g., employment in pharmaceutical industry / analytical laboratory (CDMO) or PhD studies).
• Experience with equipment commissioning, maintenance, and LIMS.
• Proven track record and hands‑on experience in planning and executing in‑use stability studies and PPM comparability testing is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC‑analysis (SEC, IEX, RP, LC‑CAD), CE‑analysis and subvisible particle analysis (MFI, LO) highly beneficial.
• Additional expertise in biophysical characterization (AUC, CD, µDSC, FTIR, fluorescence), osmolality and turbidity is a plus.
• Know‑how in biopharmaceutical formulation development beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of English (both written and spoken).
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Open‑minded and able to adapt strategies to changes.
• Strong intercultural and interdisciplinary team player.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on mentality: practical, solution‑oriented approach with a willingness to take initiative.
• Candidates must be based in North Carolina (NC) or willing to relocate to NC.

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Research and Analyst

Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research