Associate Scientist, Formulation

GSK • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Associate Scientist, Formulation role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to advancing drug product development at every stage. As an Associate Scientist, Formulation you will be pivotal in supporting the design and execution of scientific studies for technical programs at the discovery and early development stages. This is a laboratory-based position where you will perform activities essential for career progression and for the comprehensive understanding of vaccine formulation and process development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• 1+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in formulation, pharmaceutical development, or a related setting
• Experience preparing formulations and using routine analytical techniques
• Experience maintaining laboratory records and using electronic lab notebook systems

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent laboratory experience
• Experience with biologic formulations (proteins, mRNA, viral vectors) or experience with advanced formulation platforms.
• Familiarity with stability study design and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical products
• Experience with analytical methods such as HPLC, Karl Fischer titration, or DSC
• Experience reviewing details and following standard operating procedures
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports

Responsibilities

• Engage collaboratively in the design, preparation, and execution of scientific studies, ensuring alignment with evolving technical program goals
• Provide formulation support for various early development activities as well as pre-clinical discovery programs by generating and analyzing data under limited direction
• Work closely with scientific staff to generate insightful interpretations and innovative approaches for discovery and pre-development projects
• Employ scientific knowledge and experience to influence and enhance technical decisions and processes within concurrent projects
• Support small project teams or established processes while functioning effectively as a core team member, contributing to a culture of innovation and problem-solving
• Collaborate with scientific staff to refine methodologies, solve complex challenges, and explore new perspectives on established solutions
• Prepare, present, and defend scientific data within Technical R&D meetings and contribute to internal discussions within your specialty area
• Assist in writing technical protocols and reports to support various development stages, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with technical teams across R&D functions to ensure cohesive progression of project-related work

Benefits

• health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits
• paid holidays
• vacation
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• annual bonus
• eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level