Biologics Formulation Scientist

The Fountain Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 111,751,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Associate Scientist for 100% onsite work in Irvine, CA to support early-stage biologics drug product formulation and process development.

The role emphasizes hands-on experimentation, independent design and execution of studies, troubleshooting, and applying scientific judgment to advance biologics programs. Strong analytical development experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience required.
• B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with ~5 years relevant experience, OR M.S. with ~1–3 years.
• Hands-on lab experience supporting biologics/protein drug development.
• Experience in drug product formulation and/or process development or analytical development/testing of biologics or protein therapeutics.
• Ability to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory studies.
• Strong scientific troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage biologics drug product formulation and process development in Irvine, CA.
• Independently design and execute experiments, troubleshoot challenges, interpret results, and drive studies forward.
• Apply scientific judgment to advance studies and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with team to develop robust analytical methodologies for biologics.

Skills

Biologics formulation

Drug product development

Analytical development

Laboratory troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

M.S. in related pharma/biotech field

Tools

HPLC

Karl Fischer

DLS

UV spectroscopy

Job description

100% ONSITE IRVINE CA
Pay: $39 - $42/hr t

Monday – Friday 1st shift

Required Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience required
• B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related scientific discipline with approximately 5 years of relevant experience, OR
• M.S. with approximately 1–3 years of relevant pharma/biotech industry experience
• Hands‑on laboratory experience supporting biologics/protein drug development
• Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Drug product formulation and/or process development, OR
  • Analytical development/testing of biologics or protein therapeutics
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory studies
• Strong scientific troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze experimental results and make recommendations for subsequent studies
• Strong laboratory documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Irvine, CA

Highly Desired Experience

• Biologics/protein formulation development
• Drug product formulation & process development
• Lyophilization / lyophilized drug products
• Sterile liquid formulations
• Prefilled syringe development
• HPLC
• Karl Fischer
• DLS
• UV spectroscopy
• Early-stage drug development
• BSC-based laboratory work
• Neurotoxin or highly potent compound experience
• BSL-2 and/or select-agent laboratory environments

Job Description:

We are seeking a hands‑on Associate Scientist to support early‑stage biologics drug product formulation and process development in Irvine, CA.

This is a laboratory‑focused development role for a scientist who can independently design and execute experiments, troubleshoot technical challenges, interpret results, and use scientific judgment to drive studies forward.

The ideal candidate will have industry experience in biologics/protein formulation and drug product development. Scientists with a strong analytical development/testing background supporting biologics

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