Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract)
About The Position
4DMT is seeking a motivated Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract) to support pre-formulation and formulation development activities for biologic products. This role reports to the Principal Scientist, Process Development. This contract role requires onsite, lab-based work five days per week in Emeryville, California. Primary responsibilities include formulation screening, accelerated stability, forced degradation, material/device compatibility and formulation analytics. Requisites include a B.S. degree, a willingness to learn, good communication skills and a general enthusiasm for science.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science Degree
- 0+ years of experience within the Biotech or similar industry
- Strong foundational laboratory skills, including accurate pipetting, solution preparation, weighing, basic laboratory calculations, and data organization using Excel.
- Hands-on laboratory experience gained through academic research, internships, or industry.
- Applicant should possess a general competency in Microsoft based applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with preformulation, formulation development, stability studies, drug-product process development, or downstream process development is preferred.
- Experience with biologics, including proteins, antibodies, or AAV/gene therapy, is a plus.
- Prior experience with statistical tools (e.g., JMP) or Prefilled Syringe development is preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Execute high-throughput, plate-based formulation screening, including formulation preparation, stability studies, sample testing, data analysis, and documentation.
- Support prefilled-syringe and other container/device compatibility assessments.
- Formulation analytics including but not limited to Size-Exclusion Multi-Angle Light Scattering, Differential Scanning Fluorimetry, Dynamic Light Scattering, pH and osmo testing.
- Collaboration with Upstream PD, Downstream PD and AD/QC
Benefits
- Hourly compensation range: $39.00 - $45.00 / HOUR
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
