Platform Drug Delivery Research Associate

Terrestrial Bio

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 71,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. in Boston is seeking a hands-on scientist to advance the Tacterra™ MAP platform for next-generation therapies.

You will design experiments, optimize formulations, and perform analytical tests on patches, contributing to scalable, room-temperature storage and distribution. Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in Life Sciences or engineering with 0–2 years of experience, possess strong communication, and thrive in a cross-functional, entrepreneurial team focused on public health

Qualifications

BS or MS in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering; 0–2+ years related experience.
Hands-on formulation development experience with protein/peptide drugs.
Experience with biologic characterization techniques (HPLC, SEC, DLS, ELISA, or other plate-based assays).
Sharp attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication.
An entrepreneurial drive to make an impact on public health.

Responsibilities

Design and run studies to identify new candidates for the platform across the pipeline.
Contribute to development of formulations enabling room-temperature storage and distribution of patches.
Run analytical characterization of patches (dissolution, stability, functional performance) and help build or improve the assays behind it.
Document, analyze, and communicate results through presentations and written reports.
Work closely with analytical, manufacturing, and preclinical colleagues, and get exposure to early partner collaborations.