Scientist in South San Francisco, CA

Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8-5. Overtime is not required

Phd will be overqualified

Formulation exp with biologics will be ideal but manager is also finer with some one who has worked as analytical chemist (worked with HPLC and CE)

Biologics industry exp will be ideal but open to pharma

Analytical chemist with HPLC exp will work

Bachelors with 0-2 yrs exp will work

Masters degree with 1-2 yrs exp will be overqualified

• Fresh bachelors or masters degree will work in protein biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, analytical science, pharmaceutical science, physical chemistry, chemical engineering
• Balances exp HPLC exp
• Pipetting exp
• Chemistry exp:
• Conduct experiments in research or development lab
• ELN exp
• Lyophilization exp is a plus
• PH meter exp
• Waters and empower software exp
• Fast learner

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
• Basic analytical techniques used for protein formulation characterization
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail
• 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

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