Senior Research Associate - Formulations

Description

The Senior Research Associate Formulation Sciences advances scientific experiments and research to support Shattuck’s pre-clinical and clinical formulation development programs. This position involves designing, executing, and analyzing complex experiments using Quality-by-Design approaches to support intravenous and subcutaneous formulation development and stability characterization for regulatory submissions. The Senior Research Associate is responsible for maintaining rigorous documentation and adhering to quality standards to guarantee reproducibility and compliance.

Ultimately, this role drives the generation of high-quality data that informs strategic formulation decisions and accelerates the formulation development of products.

• Design and conduct advanced experiments in the areas of formulation development, drug stability according to ICH, FDA, and EMA standards, and biophysical characterization.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases.
• Analyze and interpret DoE experimental data using statistical and modeling tools to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop research strategies and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Prepare detailed reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations to communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and train junior research staff to enhance laboratory skills and ensure adherence to best practices and safety standards.

biophysicial instrument techniques, Formulation Development, laboratory, Drug Stability

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or a related field with at least 3 years of experience or Master’s degree or higher in relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data interpretation and scientific reporting.
• Strong experimental skills with standard laboratory techniques (ex. weighing of excipients, pipetting, solution and buffer preparation) and familiarity with common lab instruments (ex. pH meters, balance, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, automated liquid handlers, osmometers).
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques as relevant.
• Experience with formulation development for pharmaceutical products is a plus.
• Experience with biophysical instrument techniques such as dynamic light scattering, circular dichroism, differential scanning calorimetry, particle analysis via background membrane imaging, and viscometry is a plus.

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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