Senior Scientist, Product Development

Serán BioScience; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over four weeks of paid time off annually

Employer contributions to retirement accounts

Various health plans

Basic life and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Access to pet insurance

Job summary

Serán BioScience is looking for a Senior Scientist to join their Product Development team in Emeryville, California. The role involves developing and scaling-up pharmaceutical manufacturing processes by designing experiments and collaborating with experts to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and substantial experience in formulation sciences, with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Benefits include over four weeks of paid time off and various health plans, among others.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and technical environments.
• Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in formulation sciences and drug product development.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops experimental protocols based on project needs.
• Summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions.
• Evaluates data and contributes to laboratory maintenance.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced laboratory and data analysis skills

Ability to manage conflict constructively

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

PhD in Science or Engineering discipline

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.

Duties And 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

Required Skills And Abilities

• 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 appropriateAccepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict

Education And Experience

• B.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience
• M.S. in Science or Engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience, or
• PhD 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)

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.