Powder Formulation Scientist - Lyophilization & Spray Drying

flagshippioneeringinc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a scientist to advance dried powder formulations through lyophilization and spray drying. The role emphasizes experimental rigor, data-driven decision making, and early-stage platform development within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will contribute to formulation strategies, process development, and documentation to support scale-up and partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, materials science, biotechnology or related discipline.
• Grounding in physical chemistry or materials science principles relevant to dried systems is preferred.
• Experience with analytical techniques for powders and solid-state materials is preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently in a dynamic, early-stage research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute mixing protocols for solid and liquid mixtures, optimizing uniformity, stability, viscosity, temperature and pH.
• Execute protocols for production of dried formulations by spray drying, freeze drying and milling operations.
• Characterize dried powder products using analytical methods (particle size, morphology, moisture, bulk properties).
• Document critical parameters and generate data for scale-up, tech transfer, or external partnerships.
• Maintain rigorous experimental documentation and develop high-quality summaries and datasets.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Independent worker

Education

BS or MS in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science/biotech

Tools

DSC

TGA

Particle sizing

Microscopy

Job description

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a scientist to advance dried powder formulations through lyophilization and spray drying. The role emphasizes experimental rigor, data-driven decision making, and early-stage platform development within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will contribute to formulation strategies, process development, and documentation to support scale-up and partnerships in a fast-paced environment.