Formulation Scientist

Aequor; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Formulation Scientist, focusing on non-viral gene therapy formulation. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to innovative projects in genomic medicine. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nanoparticle-based formulation and a PhD or Master's degree, along with hands-on experience in nucleic acid drug formulation. You'll be part of a collaborative culture where creativity and scientific integrity are valued. If you're eager to make a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's with 3+ years in formulation development.
• Experience in nanoparticle-based drug formulation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized non-viral formulations for gene therapy.
• Analyze and present experimental data effectively.

Skills

Nucleic Acid Drug Formulation

Nanoparticle Delivery Technologies

Analytical Characterization

Experimental Design

Scientific Communication

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutics or related field

Master's in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Technical Report Writing

SOP Preparation

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Aequor

Sr US Recruiter at Aequor Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd

Job Title: Formulation Scientist

Location: Cambridge, MA 02141

Duration: Contract till Mar 2026 with possibility to extend

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Scientist to be part of a team focused on non-viral gene therapy formulation in the Genomic Medicine Unit. The successful candidate will play a key role in targeted non-viral formulation development and optimization for several different projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the development of customized non-viral formulations.
2. Apply scientific expertise and judgement to initiate, design and execute experiments in a time-sensitive manner.
3. Maintain accurate experiment records and material inventory.
4. Analyze and present experiment data clearly and effectively.
5. Act as an impactful contributor of project teams and transverse initiatives.
6. Foster creativity, productivity, execution with a sense of urgency, scientific integrity and accountability. Maintain a collaborative culture.

Qualifications:

1. PhD or Master's plus minimum 3 years of experience in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with a strong background in nanoparticle-based formulation development & analytical characterization.
2. Hands-on experience in nucleic acid drug formulation and development (especially nanoparticle delivery technologies) is required.
3. Results-oriented, with a track record of significant contribution to research projects and peer-reviewed publications.
4. Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, interpret, and present experimental results.
5. Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced industry and work environment.
6. Experience in preparing high quality documents including technical reports, presentations, SOPs, experimental protocols, and regulatory filings.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Other

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing