Company
Elektrofi is a biopharmaceutical formulation technology company that is revolutionizing the delivery of biologic therapies by giving patients the ability to control how they want to receive and benefit from life-changing medicines. Our breakthrough ultra-high concentration microparticle technology platform resolves the limitations associated with intravenously biologic therapies by enabling convenient at-home subcutaneous self-administration. With a focus on monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins, and other large molecule drugs, we create, develop, and commercialize subcutaneous biologic therapies in collaboration with strategic partners. We believe a patient-centered healthcare approach can lead to a healthier world. We are headquartered in Boston and innovate globally.
Formulating the Future of Biologics. www.Elektrofi.com
Position summary
Elektrofi is seeking talented individuals to join our company full-time as Sr. Scientist I, Formulation Development to play a key role in the development of Elektrofi's platform formulation technology. Selected individuals will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to a variety of IND-enabling formulations activities in a highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate(s) will:

• Lead formulation development activities to support product development for partner programs.
• Design and conduct hypothesis-driven studies to support Elektrofi's platform development.
• Develop appropriate scaled-down models and experimental methodology to assess drug product performance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency needed to meet critical corporate objectives.
• Create and manage method protocols, data, and reports.

Key Qualifications

• a Ph.D. (with 2 years experience) or M.S. (with 6 years experience) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioengineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, or a related field.
• experience with high concentration protein formulation development and UF/DF cycle optimization is desirable.
• strong scientific ideation skills and resourcefulness in testing hypotheses.
• knowledge of statistical methods and design of experiments methodology.
• sharp laboratory acumen and organizational skills.
• In addition, demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas of research is highly desirable:
  • Microparticle processing and particle engineering approaches.
  • Characterization and development of stable solid-state and/or suspension drug products, preferably protein therapeutics.
  • Strong grasp of pharmacological concepts and a fundamental understanding of drug product development.

Additional relevant skills and attributes include :

• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to thoroughly document experimental work.
• Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, JMP).

If you have an interest in changing patients' lives with disruptive biotechnology, please apply at careers@elektrofi.com.
EEOC Statement: Elektrofi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
To all agencies, please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Elektrofi about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Elektrofi via email, the internet, or in any form and method will be deemed the sole property of Elektrofi unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Elektrofi for this requisition and a valid agreement with Elektrofi is in place. If a candidate submitted outside of the Elektrofi agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
The candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.