Scientist - I (Assistant)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. seeks a Scientist - I (Assistant) for a 12-month onsite contract in Rahway, NJ. The role focuses on sterile pharmaceutical formulation development, including composition, process development, and lab execution.

Qualifications include a BS or MS in a related field, hands-on lab skills in sterile formulation, and experience with biologics. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for cross-functional collaboration at the Rahway site.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• 2-3 years with BS or 1-2 years with MS.
• Hands-on lab skills in sterile formulation and process development.
• Experience with biologics and aseptic formulation.
• Knowledge of DLS, DSC, DSF, SDS-PAGE and UV/Vis methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with JMP.

Responsibilities

• Support Rahway Sterile Formulation Sciences team on project work for sterile product development.
• Contribute to design, preparation, testing, analysis, and documentation of formulations and process definitions.
• Design and execute hypothesis-driven formulation and process-development experiments.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and development batches using aseptic techniques and GLP where applicable.
• Support processing activities for solution or lyophilized formulations as required.

Skills

Formulation

Filtration

Lyophilization

DLS

DSC

DSF

SDS-PAGE

UV/Vis

Communication

Teamwork

Biologics

Sterile formulation

GMP/GLP

Process development

Unit operations

JMP

Education

BS/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences / related field

Tools

JMP

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Scientist - I (Assistant). This is a 12 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Rahway, NJ (Onsite).

Job ID:26-29201

Pay Range: $30 - $32/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Formulation Scientist will provide hands‑on support to the Client Sterile Formulation Sciences team at the Rahway site.
• The primary focus of the position will be project work supporting sterile pharmaceutical product development, with emphasis on formulation composition, process development, and laboratory execution.
• The selected candidate will contribute to the design, preparation, testing, analysis, and documentation of formulation compositions and process definitions while collaborating with cross‑functional scientific and operational partners.
• Design and execute hypothesis‑driven formulation and process‑development experiments for sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare common formulation buffers, reagents, and execute development batches/fill finish in appropriate containers using appropriate aseptic techniques and Good Laboratory Practices, as applicable.
• Support processing activities for solution or lyophilized formulations, or other dosage‑form preparation techniques as required.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Formulation
• Filtration and lyophilization
• Biochemical analytical methods such as DLS, DSC, DSF, SDS-PAGE, or UV/Vis
• B.S. or M.S. degree, or equivalent, in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
• Bachelor's with 2-3 years or master's with 1-2 years of experience.
• Excellent hands‑on laboratory skills in pharmaceutical formulation, sterile product development, process development, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑driven, independent, meticulous in execution, organized, attentive to timelines, and motivated to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interface with cross‑functional scientific professionals.
• Experience with biologics and sterile formulation.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience in formulation and/or process development.
• Understanding of formulation and aseptic processes in a non‑GMP/GLP environment.
• Experience with process development and benchtop unit operations, including mixing, pumping, filtration, and lyophilization.
• Familiarity with additional biophysical or biochemical analytical methods such as DLS, DSC, DSF, SDS-PAGE, or UV/Vis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
• Statistical software such as JMP
• Previous pharmaceutical, biologics, or Merck experience

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.