Scientist, Research Scientist, Drug Discovery

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $48.26/hr

Scientist

Contract

12‑Month

40 hours/week, Mon‑Fri

$40.00 - $48.26 per hour

As part of the Company Research and Early Development (gRED) organization, the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics department helps Company’s next generation of therapeutics transition from pre‑clinical research into clinical development. Our team specializes in synthetic molecules and Client modalities (e.g., nucleic acids, peptides, conjugates) that are given to patients via parenteral routes of administration (e.g., intravenous, subcutaneous, intrathecal, intravitreal). We develop formulations, innovative drug delivery approaches, and manufacturing processes that help bring these Client therapeutics to patients across therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a collaborative, curious, and motivated contractor to support parenteral formulation development and drug delivery in the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group  this role, you will contribute to our research andदेख development efforts for our pipeline programs.

• Independently prepare drug product formulations with different compositions to support pre‑clinical studies and pharmaceutics work packages.
• Investigate and establish drug product processes to make simple and complex dosage forms, including nanoparticle‑based formulations.
• Analyze formulations with a variety of different analytical techniques to assess physicochemical properties, composition, and structure.
• Clearly and contemporaneously document experimental findings in electronic labdays and in presentations.
• Review and process experimental data, identify data trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis‑driven follow‑up experiments.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to complete key job responsibilities and share results.

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum), Ph.D. (preferred).
• Majors:
  Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years full‑time, hands‑on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing‑based position in academia or industry.
• Ability to independently prepare formulations in a laboratory setting, including weighing and measuring solid and liquid components, pipetting, and using common laboratory equipment.
• Understanding and hands‑on experience with common analytical techniques used in pharmaceutics, including but not limited to spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, light scattering, and physicochemical property measurement techniques.
• Ability to independently design experiments and interpret data.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting.
• Enthusiasm for problem‑solving and innovation in formulation development.

• Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly solutions and colloids.
• Alignment with our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions:
  Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Prior hands‑on experience with nanoparticle preparation techniques and sterile handling practices.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to for immediate consideration.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Science

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing