Senior Scientist, Product Development

Seranbio; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health plans

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Serán BioScience is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Product Development group in Bend, OR. You will design formulation approaches, develop prototypes, and guide the scale-up of manufacturing processes in collaboration with analytical science and process development teams.

You will independently develop experiments, summarize data, and communicate findings to internal partners and external collaborators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree with relevant years of experience in formulation or drug product development.
• PhD preferred for deeper research leadership and mentorship.
• Education requirements align with senior scientist responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental protocols and templates based on project needs.
• Summarize, report and analyze data to support decision making.
• Identify out of trend data, form hypotheses and investigate.
• Evaluate data across projects and draw conclusions.
• Contribute to lab maintenance and equipment coordination.
• Communicate technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Author technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
• Develop and manage workplans; may supervise teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability under pressure

Curiosity and learning

Formulation science experience

Drug product development

Documentation and reporting

Data analysis

Task prioritization

Feedback and conflict management

Education

BS in Science or Engineering

MS in Science or Engineering

PhD in Science or Engineering

Job description

Serán seeks to hire a Senior Scientist to join the Product Development group and contribute as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and scale-up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This role will design products that meet the target product profiles defined by the project sponsor. To accomplish this, they will select the type of formulation approach and propose different prototype variations for manufacturing and testing. They will design experiments to guide the overall formulation approach and to evaluate different prototypes. Additionally, they will collaborate with analytical science and process development experts to form a comprehensive product team.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops experimental protocols and templates based on project need
• Independently summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions and proposes next steps
• Identifies out of trend data, forms hypothesis and investigates
• Evaluates data and draws conclusions across data sets/projects
• Contributes to laboratory, instrument, and/or equipment maintenance and coordination
• Communicates technical information to internal team
• Independently communicates technical information to external partners
• Authors technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance
• Develops and manages workplans
• May supervise and mentor teams
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross‑functional teams
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated experience in formulation sciences and drug product development
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
• Demonstrated experience with advanced laboratory and data analysis skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict

Education

• B.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience
• M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience
• Ph.D. in Science or Engineering discipline

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Adheres to consistent and predictable in‑person attendance
• Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)

Additional Information

Visit https://www.seranbio.com/careers to learn more about company culture and the community of Bend, Oregon.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701.

Benefits Summary

Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long‑term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.