Lyophilization Scientist

Job Description

• Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products (buffers, stabilizers, antigen/adjuvant, vials, syringes) across multiple vaccine modalities (subunit, conjugate, live-attenuated, etc.).
• Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization & animal studies using aseptic technique and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); support transfer to GMP manufacturing.
• Conduct stability and forced‑degradation studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and author technical reports and electronic notebook entries.
• Operate and troubleshoot benchtop unit operations (mixing, filtration, pumping, lyophilization), common lab instruments (pH, scales, pipettes), and analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (discovery, analytical, manufacturing, regulatory) to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Continuously learn and apply current literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulations and processes.
• Support selected analytical studies on formulated products such as osmolality, viscosity, pH, and dynamic light scattering.
• Follow safe laboratory practices and maintain the work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Draft, review and execute protocols for batch manufacture.

B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Materials Science, or related field with 1‑2 years of relevant experience.

• Hands‑on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with basic sterile technique, buffer preparation, and sample handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting experiments in electronic or paper lab notebooks.
• Basic data analysis skills and ability to summarize and visualize experimental results.
• Scientific and mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining, designing, and/or operating scientific equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow safe laboratory practices and maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Team‑oriented, motivated to learn, and able to manage multiple priorities under technical supervision.
• Comfortable working in a face‑paced environment and adapting to change.

Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Position is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, generally 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekend work might be expected. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.