Formulation Scientist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Formulations Scientist to support ASO drug product formulation and process development. This role focuses on formulation design, characterization (DLS, zeta potential, HPLC), stability assessment, and troubleshooting, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and clear data analysis and reporting.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in a life sciences discipline with at least three years of pharmaceutical industry experience in drug product development.
• Hands-on experience with formulation characterization techniques and analytical methods (HPLC, ELISA).
• Ability to follow report protocols and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• US work eligibility without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formulation development activities for ASO drug product projects.
• Characterize formulations by particle size, DLS, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency.
• Assess chemical and physical stability and perform in-vitro testing as needed.
• Identify stability and performance issues in prototype formulations.
• Perform analytical characterization via HPLC and other instrumentation.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and present findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the study timeline.

Skills

Formulation development

HPLC analysis

ELISA techniques

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences

Tools

HPLC

ELISA

Job description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences, and in the support of clinical studies.

Job Description

Seeking a Formulations Scientist to support ASO drug product formulation and process development. This role focuses on formulation design, characterization (DLS, zeta potential, HPLC), stability assessment, and troubleshooting, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and clear data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities Include

• Drug product formulation and process development activities in support of ASO research.
• Formulation characterization, such as Particle size and PDI (DLS), Zeta potential, Encapsulation efficiency, Visual appearance, turbidity, etc.
• Assessment of the chemical and physical stability of formulations, as well as the performance of formulations using in-vitro tests
• Identify potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations
• Analytical characterization via operation and troubleshooting of HPLC and other instrumentation.
• Data analysis, interpretation, reporting, and presentation
• Troubleshooting and Process development
• Collaborate with multiple teams throughout the study timeline

Qualifications

• BS in a life sciences discipline (Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.) with at least three years of pharmaceutical industry experience working in drug product development.
• Preferably to have hands on experience with formulation characterization techniques (particle size, DLS, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency etc.) and analytical techniques (HPLC, ELISA, etc.)
• Ability to understand and follow report protocols and coordinate with multiple cross-functional teams
• Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Additional Details

The position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA, are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Hourly rate is between $30.00-$34.00, depending on education and experience

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.