Scientist - Formulation & lyophilized protein therapeutics

Orion • South San Francisco, CA, US • $41 - $44 / hour • 3m ago

Job description

Scientist I - Liquid Formulation and Lyophilized Protein Therapeutics
Length of Contract: 6 months with possible extension
Location/Site: ABA-South San Francisco, CA
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8-5
Pay Rate: $41-44/hr (medical benefits available at a cost)

Orion Group is seeking a detailed and results-driven Scientist to work with our premiere global pharmaceutical manufacturing client in South San Francisco, CA. If you are interested in being part of life-saving drug development research working with a diverse team of analytical-minded scientific peers, read on!

This position is responsible for formulating liquid and lyophilized dosage forms for protein therapeutics to support preclinical and clinical needs. The candidate must be proficient in analytical techniques used for protein characterization and stability testing. The candidate performs developmental studies for protein therapeutics, prepares data summaries and writes technical reports documenting various aspects of protein formulation development.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or MS in biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, pharmaceutical science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field with 1-3 years of analytical development and/or protein formulation experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is required.
Prior experience in development of protein formulations and stability assessment is preferred. Candidates should have hands-on experience in analytical techniques used for protein characterization and stability testing (HPLC, capillary electrophoresis, IcIEF, DSC, DLS, HIAC, MFI).
The candidate should also have strong communication, documentation and report writing skills.

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
BS or MS with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

Formulation development of protein therapeutics
Proficient analytical techniques used for protein characterization
strong communication, documentation and report writing skills

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

Knowledge of: HPLC, CE-SDS, IcIEF, DSC, DLS, HIAC, and MFI. (Ex: Solid dosage and knowledge of analytical techniques in formulation)

What type of environment is this person working in?

Group environment

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.