Scientist

Pride Health; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 66,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in South San Francisco seeks a mid-senior level Scientist to support parenteral formulation development. The role involves independent preparation of drug formulations, analytical assessments, and collaboration with diverse teams. Candidates should ideally have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of lab experience, with strong skills in analytical techniques and problem-solving. Join a committed team dedicated to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing-based position.
• Ability to independently prepare formulations, including weighing and measuring components.
• Understanding of analytical techniques used in pharmaceutics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drug product formulations for pre-clinical studies.
• Establish processes for complex dosage forms, including nanoparticles.
• Document experimental findings in electronic labdays and presentations.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Formulation preparation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

Common laboratory equipment

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Job description

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $48.26/hr

Job Title

Scientist

Job Type

Contract

Length

12‑Month

Hours

40 hours/week, Mon‑Fri

Pay Rate

$40.00 - $48.26 per hour

Department Summary

As part of the Company Research and Early Development (gRED) organization, the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics department helps Company’s next generation of therapeutics transition from pre‑clinical research into clinical development. Our team specializes in synthetic molecules and Client modalities (e.g., nucleic acids, peptides, conjugates) that are given to patients via parenteral routes of administration (e.g., intravenous, subcutaneous, intrathecal, intravitreal). We develop formulations, innovative drug delivery approaches, and manufacturing processes that help bring these Client therapeutics to patients across therapeutic areas.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a collaborative, curious, and motivated contractor to support parenteral formulation development and drug delivery in the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group at Company. In this role, you will contribute to our research andदेख development efforts for our pipeline programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare drug product formulations with different compositions to support pre‑clinical studies and pharmaceutics work packages.
• Investigate and establish drug product processes to make simple and complex dosage forms, including nanoparticle‑based formulations.
• Analyze formulations with a variety of different analytical techniques to assess physicochemical properties, composition, and structure.
• Clearly and contemporaneously document experimental findings in electronic labdays and in presentations.
• Review and process experimental data, identify data trends and takeaways, and propose hypothesis‑driven follow‑up experiments.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to complete key job responsibilities and share results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum), Ph.D. (preferred).
• Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years full‑time, hands‑on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing‑based position in academia or industry.
• Ability to independently prepare formulations in a laboratory setting, including weighing and measuring solid and liquid components, pipetting, and using common laboratory equipment.
• Understanding and hands‑on experience with common analytical techniques used in pharmaceutics, including but not limited to spectroscopy, rheology, chromatography, light scattering, and physicochemical property measurement techniques.
• Ability to independently design experiments and interpret data.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting.
• Enthusiasm for problem‑solving and innovation in formulation development.

Preferences

• Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly solutions and colloids.
• Alignment with our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Prior hands‑on experience with nanoparticle preparation techniques and sterile handling practices.

Benefits that Pride Health offers

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Apply Today!

If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Science

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing