Scientist I - Biologics CMC Development

Zohorecruit; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is helping a biotech client in Foster City, CA to recruit a Scientist I for Biologics CMC Development. This long-term contract role focuses on formulation development, drug product process development, and clinical in-use evaluations, with hands-on lab work and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or MS with 6+ years; BS with

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 0+ years of experience.
• MS degree with 6+ years in biologics CMC development.
• BS degree with 8+ years in biologics CMC development.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in biologics formulation or drug product process development.
• Experience in biologics CMC development and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation and drug product process development activities.
• Drive scientific innovation and support cross-functional collaborations.
• Apply analytical techniques and biophysical characterization to DP development.
• Lead by example in lab execution and develop new capabilities.
• Ensure data integrity and GDP; prepare reports and regulatory materials.
• Review documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related

MS degree with 6+ years in biologics CMC development

BS degree with 8+ years in biologics CMC development

Job description

Scientist I - Biologics CMC Development

Foster City, CA, United States | Posted on 09/30/2026

Our client, a global leader in biotechnology, is seeking a highly motivatedScientist Ito join its Formulation Drug Development team for Foster City, CA.

Duration: Long term contract (Possibility of further extension)

Pay Rate: $62/hr on W2 + Medical Benefits, Paid Sick leave, 401K

This role will focus on advancing biologic medicines into clinical development through innovative formulation development, drug product (DP) process development, and clinical in-use evaluations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on laboratory experience, technical expertise in biologics formulation and process development, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific innovation and support clinical-stage development

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute formulation and drug product process development activities, including formulation development, drug product manufacturing process development, and clinical in- use evaluations.
  


• Drive scientific innovation, expand technical expertise, and contribute to publications, presentations, and external scientific collaborations.
  


• Apply knowledge of analytical techniques, biophysical characterization, and process development methods to support drug product development.
  


• Lead by example in laboratory execution and contribute to the development of new technical capabilities.
  


• Ensure data integrity and adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in data collection, analysis, and report generation.
  


• Critically review internal and external technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  


• Author technical documents, including protocols, reports, and regulatory dossier materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field with 0+ years of relevant experience; or


• M.S. degree with 6+ years of industrial experience in biologics CMC development; or


• B.S. degree with 8+ years of industrial experience in biologics CMC development.


• Hands-on laboratory experience in biologics formulation or drug product process


• development.


• Experience in biologics CMC development and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in formulation development, drug product process development, and clinical in- use evaluation for:
  


• Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)


• Bispecific antibodies


• Other complex biologics formats


• Experience with analytical methods, biophysical characterization, or drug product process development techniques.

Biologics CMC Development, Process Development, Formulation Development, mAb