Vaccine Formulation Scientist, Early-Stage Research

RiseMe; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scientist, Early Formulation at GSK in Cambridge, MA, will design, test, and optimize vaccine formulations across modalities for preclinical studies. The role emphasizes bench-scale formulation, stability testing, and data-driven decisions to guide antigen design and lead selection.

You will work in a hands-on lab, document studies, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advance portfolio decisions while adhering to EHS and quality standards.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• Laboratory experience with formulation studies and stability design.
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC, particle sizing, pH, viscosity).
• Experience documenting studies in notebooks and reports.
• Strong ownership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and test vaccine formulations at bench scale.
• Screen and compare vaccine modalities for in vitro/in vivo evaluations.
• Operate high-throughput formulation processes and apply DTO workflows.
• Characterize physicochemical properties and critical quality attributes.
• Design stability studies and interpret data for project teams.
• Maintain accurate lab records and present data clearly.

Skills

Biotechnology

Cell Biology

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Science Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences

Master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences

PhD in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

HPLC

Particle sizing

pH measurement

Viscosity measurement

DSF

Single-particle measurements

Job description

The Scientist, Early Formulation at GSK in Cambridge, MA, will design, test, and optimize vaccine formulations across modalities for preclinical studies. The role emphasizes bench-scale formulation, stability testing, and data-driven decisions to guide antigen design and lead selection.

You will work in a hands-on lab, document studies, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to advance portfolio decisions while adhering to EHS and quality standards.