Scientist / Associate Scientist - Peptide Formulation

Bayside Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical development firm in Newark, CA is looking for a highly motivated formulation scientist. This role involves developing early-stage clinical formulations, conducting pre-formulation studies, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. Candidates should have a relevant degree, extensive experience in formulation development, and strong analytical skills. This position is a W2 contract, offering a pay rate of $55 - $65 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of formulation experience with a BS, or 5-8 years with an MS.
• Strong knowledge of formulation development and process selection.
• Experience in both early and late-stage clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop solid oral dosage forms for clinical trials.
• Conduct pre-formulation and process development.
• Oversee GMP drug manufacturing for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Hands-on experience in solid oral dosage form formulation

Analytical techniques (HPLC/MS, UV, DSC, TGA, XRPD, FTIR, DLS)

Knowledge of gastrointestinal site-specific drug delivery

Organizational and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Engineering, or related field

MS in related field

Tools

HPLC/MS

UV spectroscopy

DSC

TGA

XRPD

FTIR

DLS

Job description

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $55 - $65 per hour

Location: Newark, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated formulation scientist to support our clinical programs. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and developing early‑stage clinical formulations and process development across multiple delivery routes, particularly oral and parenteral. Peptide experience is preferred, though relevant biologics or small molecule formulation experience will also be considered. This role requires independent laboratory work, cross‑functional collaboration, and knowledge of preclinical and clinical formulation preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop solid oral dosage forms for early- and late-stage clinical trials.
• Conduct pre-formulation, formulation development, process selection, and scale‑up.
• Oversee GMP drug product manufacturing and comply with global regulatory CMC requirements (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs).
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to optimize clinical formulations.
• Provide formulation guidance to chemistry and biology teams to integrate formulation early into the discovery process.
• Utilize modern delivery technologies to enhance the bioavailability of small molecules or peptides.
• Generate and interpret pre‑formulation data (e.g., logP, thermal analysis, moisture content, particle size, stability).
• Apply laboratory techniques such as sterile technique, pH measurement, dissolution testing, lyophilization, and spray drying.
• Oversee formulation screening studies in preclinical animal models.
• Collaborate with internal and external quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory personnel to resolve technical or procedural issues.
• Represent pharmaceutical sciences in cross‑functional meetings and present data and conclusions.
• Travel domestically or internationally as needed for manufacturing oversight at CDMOs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in solid oral dosage form formulation and process development.
• Knowledge of gastrointestinal site‑specific drug delivery is a plus.
• Proficient with analytical techniques such as HPLC/MS, UV, DSC, TGA, XRPD, FTIR, and DLS.
• Understanding of pharmacokinetic data generation and interpretation.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Engineering, or related scientific discipline with 8+ years of formulation experience.
• MS in a related field with 5-8 years of experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

Peptide formulation, solid oral dosage form development, parenteral formulation development, early‑and‑late‑stage clinical formulation, pre‑formulation studies, formulation development, process development, process selection, scale‑up, GMP drug product manufacturing, CMC regulatory support, IND/IMPD/NDA support, clinical formulation preparation, laboratory experiment design and execution, bioavailability enhancement, drug delivery technologies, small molecule formulation, biologics formulation, gastrointestinal site‑specific drug delivery, pharmacokinetics data interpretation, formulation screening in preclinical models, analytical method utilization, HPLC/MS, UV spectroscopy, DSC, TGA, XRPD, FTIR, DLS, dissolution testing, lyophilization, spray drying, sterile technique, pH measurement, particle size analysis, stability studies, thermal analysis, moisture content analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, formulation support to chemistry and biology teams, quality control collaboration, quality assurance collaboration, regulatory collaboration, CDMO manufacturing oversight, technical issue resolution, data presentation, scientific communication, independent laboratory work, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational skills

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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