Associate Scientist

Target PR Range: 19-25/hr DOE

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.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in scientific discipline/natural science
• 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, HIC, 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.