Research Associate I/II, Formulation & Process Development

Scorpion Therapeutics; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Formulation and Process Development Scientist to advance early-stage biopharmaceutical platforms focusing on dried powder formulations. You will design mixing protocols, produce and characterize powders, and document processes to enable scalable workflows.

Ideal candidates have a BS or MS in a relevant field, with RA I/II-level experience or equivalent MS experience, and knowledge of solid-state tech.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field (must-have).
• RA I: up to 2 years industry experience; RA II: 2–4 years or MS with 0–2 years experience.
• Knowledge of physical chemistry and solid-state characterization techniques preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute mixing protocols for dried powders.
• Produce and characterize dried powders (lyophilization and spray drying).
• Support process scalability through documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Independent work

Education

BS or MS in chemistry/chemical engineering/pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

Role

Formulation and process development scientist supporting early-stage biopharmaceutical platform for dried powder formulations, focusing on lyophilization and spray drying techniques.

Responsibilities

design and execute mixing protocols, produce and characterize dried powders, support process scalability through documentation, and establish best practices for formulation workflows.

Tasks

stability studies, data interpretation, and experimental design to inform scalable, stable formulations.

Requirements

• BS or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field
• RA I: up to 2 years industry experience, RA II: 2-4 years or MS with 0-2 years experience
• knowledge of physical chemistry and solid-state characterization techniques preferred
• ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

High-Value

early-stage biopharma platform, dried powder formulations, lyophilization and spray drying modalities, stability testing, process scalability, work in a collaborative team environment, located in Cambridge, MA.