Formulation Scientist

This position is responsible for formulating liquid and lyophilized protein therapeutics, preparing formulation and assay buffers, as well as containers and closures to support pharmaceutical development studies.

The individual will learn analytical assays, protein formulation characterization techniques and stability testing. He or she will be responsible for analyzing data, interpreting results and noting significant deviations.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining oversight of day-to-day laboratory activities, managing inventory of raw materials and drug product packaging, as well as documenting and retrieving scientific data in electronic lab notebook.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in protein biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, analytical science, pharmaceutical science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field with 0-2 years of analytical or drug formulation development experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

•The candidate should have technical skills to be able to conduct experiments in research or development lab; prior experience in development of protein formulations and stability assessment is preferred.

• The candidate should also have strong communication, documentation and report

writing skills.

Candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Top 3-5 skills requirements

o Technical skills to be able to conduct experiments in research or development lab

o Basic analytical techniques used for protein formulation characterization

o Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail

o Strong communication, documentation and report writing skills

o Taking initiative

o Passionate and driven

Nice to have

o Hand-on experience with HPLC

o pH measurements

o Buffer preparation

o Drug formulation development experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.