Biotech Formulation Research Associate (Contract)

BioSpace; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

4DMT is seeking a motivated Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract) to support pre-formulation and formulation development activities for biologic products. This role reports to the Principal Scientist, Process Development and requires onsite work five days per week in Emeryville, California.

Primary responsibilities include formulation screening, stability studies, and data analysis, with collaboration across upstream/downstream PD and AD/QC. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong foundational laboratory skills including precise pipetting, solution prep, weighing, basic calculations, and data organization in Excel.
• Hands-on lab experience from academia, internships, or industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-throughput plate-based formulation screening, including preparation, stability studies, sample testing, data analysis and documentation.
• Support prefilled-syringe and other container/device compatibility assessments.
• Formulation analytics including SE-ALS, DSF, DLS, pH and osmo testing.
• Collaborate with Upstream PD, Downstream PD and AD/QC.

Skills

High-throughput screening

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

4DMT is seeking a motivated Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract) to support pre-formulation and formulation development activities for biologic products. This role reports to the Principal Scientist, Process Development and requires onsite work five days per week in Emeryville, California.

Primary responsibilities include formulation screening, stability studies, and data analysis, with collaboration across upstream/downstream PD and AD/QC. The ideal candidate has a B.S.