Job description:
- 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 analysing 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.
Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: BS degree with 0-2 years’ experience
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
- Technical skills to be able to conduct experiments in research or development lab o Basic analytical techniques used for protein formulation characterization
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail o Strong communication, documentation and report writing skills
- Taking initiative
- Passionate and driven
What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?
- Hand-on experience with HPLC
- pH measurements
- Buffer preparation
- Drug formulation development experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
What type of environment is this person working in?
- Group setting
- Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8-5. Overtime is not required
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $44.00 - $46.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- protein formulation characterization techniques: 3 years (Preferred)
- formulating liquid and lyophilized protein therapeutics: 3 years (Preferred)
- preparing formulation and assay buffers: 3 years (Preferred)
- protein formulation characterization: 3 years (Preferred)
- stability testing: 3 years (Preferred)
- HPLC: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)
Work Location: In person