Research Associate I

Planet Pharma; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a proactive Biologics Formulation and Process Development candidate in Foster City, CA. You will contribute to developing formulation and drug product processes for biologics to support toxicology and early clinical studies.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work with HPLC, UV-Vis, CE-SDS, ICIEF, data documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving environment. Growth opportunities and strong training are offered.

Qualifications

• MS in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; BS with 2+ years in biologics CMC development.
• Hands-on experience with biologic products is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments and activities to support formulation and drug product process development work packages.
• With guidance, operate scientific equipment and tools such as HPLCs, UV-Vis, CE-SDS, ICIEF.
• Document data in lab notebooks, reports, protocols, etc.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data from experiments; prepare reports and memos.
• Support lean-agile mindset, matrix working, and continuous improvement.
• Assist key project stakeholders to ensure company objectives are met.
• Identify variances and report inconsistent results to manager.

Skills

Biologics experience

Lab data analysis

Communication

Education

MS in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields; BS with 2+ years of experience

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis

CE-SDS

ICIEF

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, attentive, and self-driven candidate to join our team, Biologics Pre-Pivotal Formulation and Process Development. Once onboarded, the successful candidate will contribute in developing formulation and drug product processes for innovative molecules to support toxicology and early clinical stage studies. The candidate will have tremendous opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment through training and professional relationships. The ideal candidate is expected to be action oriented with high expectations of themselves and others. S/he should have good verbal and written communication interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and successfully execute experiments and activities to support formulation and drug product process development work packages including molecular assessment, First-in-Human formulation development, Drug Product manufacturing process development, and clinical in-use evaluations
• With general guidance, select and run or operate scientific equipment and tools such as HPLCs, UV-Vis, CE-SDS, ICIEF etc. to ensure applicable methods and techniques are followed
• Clearly, timely, and accurately document data in appropriate repositories such as lab notebooks, reports, protocols etc
• Analyze, interpret, draw conclusion, and present or share data from experiments executed including preparation of approptiate documents such as reports and memos
• Fully embrace a lean-agile mindset, matrix working environment, and continuous improvement
• Help support key project or department stakeholders as needed to ensure that company objects are met
• Use established data, reports and previous results to identify inappropriate variances and concerns as well as identity and report inconsistent results to manager or supervisor
• Participate in group meetings and efforts by presenting data or preparing information for others to present
• Support team initiative to drive business process excellence, scientific innovation, laboratory and work safety etc

Qualifications

• M.S in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific fields with 0+ years or B.S. with 2+ years of industrial experience in biologics CMC development.
• Hands on experience working with biologic products is strongly preferred
• Strong desire and ability to learn new skills and excel in a fast-moving, dynamic and evolving environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Organized and strong ability to work independently in multiple complex workflows.

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