RCI-ABBV-Associate Scientist; Lyophilization​/Formulation​/Stability Studies​/Protein Charac

Contract:

1 year - based on performance and business needs What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in scientific discipline/natural science with passion for science and research (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry)
• Basic lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation)
• Basic analytical skills (e.g., pH/Osmolality/Sub-visible particle/Density and moisture content testing
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Not a requirement but preferred if the applicant has experience with any one of the following tools: RP-HPLC; SEC; CEX; qELISA; SPR
• Excellent communication skills are required.

• Execute formulation composition and drug product process development studies for sterile liquids, lyophilized, and pre-filled dosage forms.
• Manufacture drug product formulation batches for evaluating formulation stability and/or to support animal studies.
• Author and maintain accurate scientific documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical protocols, experimental reports, and electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) in compliance with internal documentation standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members to ensure proper maintenance and qualification of laboratory instrumentation and actively contribute to shared lab responsibilities to support a productive and safe working environment.
• Maintain oversight of day-to-day laboratory activities; manage inventory of raw materials and drug product packaging and manufacturing supplies; coordinate ordering, shipping, and receiving.
• Communicate scientific progress and platform updates clearly and effectively to broader stakeholders through team meetings, presentations, and written summaries, demonstrating scientific rigor and clarity of thought

• CMC development experience in protein formulation, drug delivery, or analytical functions is preferred.
• Candidates must exhibit the technical ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments through rational and critical thinking. Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques used for protein characterization and stability studies (e.g HPLC, spectroscopy, HIAC, MFI, DLS, ELISA, Karl Fisher) are good to have.
• Prior experience with drug product manufacture processes and lyophilization are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills are required.