Scientist II

US Tech Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical solutions provider in California seeks a candidate experienced in formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products. The role involves conducting laboratory experiments, generating data, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmacy, with relevant industry experience. Proficiency in technical writing and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of relevant industry experience with a Master's degree.
• Understanding of polymer sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products.
• Generate scientifically sound data supporting formulation development.
• Independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments.

Skills

Knowledge of formulation and manufacturing process development

Experience with sterilization techniques

Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC

Analytical measurements and characterization techniques

Technical writing and communication

Statistical analysis skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy

Master’s degree in relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Statistical software

Word

Excel

Job description

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions. Knowledge of polymer sciences is highly desired. Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired. The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance. Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of the group members.
• Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms.
• Designing and interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands.
• Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills.
• Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Practicing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability.
• Knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products.
• Experience with characterization tools such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology.
• Knowledge of polymer sciences.
• Technical writing and communication.
• Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred.
• Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience or a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.