Development Specialist
Pay Rate: $40.32/hr
Duration 7 Months
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 100% onsite Lexington MA 02421

Top skills/education: B.S in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering 1 years industry experience in pre-formulation assessments, drug delivery or biologics formulation development Strong problem solving abilities with a strong work ethic and dedication to completion of assignments

On-site role 100%
Lexington, MA

Recommended experience:
0-3 years for Associate level, 4-7 years Intermediate level, and 8 for Senior level hires

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned activities relating to design/interpretation of scientific experiments in pre-formulation / pharmaceutical property assessment
• Responsible for the completion of pre-formulation and formulation experiments leading to the improvement of long-term stability of proprietary drug products
• Develop freeze-dried/liquid formulation of biologics
• Responsible for the analysis of stability samples
• Interpret data from experiments performed to assess stability of drug substance and product Works directly with other scientists, analytical staff, and quality groups internally to assure completion of delegated tasks that provided results are on-time, documented, technically sound and robust.
• Author/review development documents

Education & Experience Requirements

• B.S in Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
• 1 years industry experience in pre-formulation assessments, drug delivery or biologics formulation development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving abilities with a strong work ethic and dedication to completion of assignments
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Key Skills and Competencies

• Familiar with the development of freeze-dried formulations of biologics
• Familiar with HPLC techniques such as reverse phase, SEC, IEC
• Familiar with cGMPs and Quality Assurance Guidelines
• Must be well-organized and self-motivated, and possess an independent work style.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver good presentations and well written technical documents.

Other Job Components

• Complexity and Problem Solving
• Demonstrate sound scientific judgment in decision-making while keeping open communications to ensure that all work and deliverables are timely and of high quality
• Internal and External Contacts Works closely with Project leads
• Interacts with external partners including testing laboratories, CROs and CMOs

Other Requirements

• Some domestic travel may be necessary

Benefits (employee contribution):
 Health insurance
 Health savings account
 Dental insurance
 Vision insurance
 Flexible spending accounts
 Life insurance
 Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $40.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pre-formulation assessment: 1 year (Required)
• Freeze-dried formulations: 2 years (Preferred)
• HPLC: 1 year (Preferred)
• CGMP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quality Assuranc: 2 years (Preferred)
• Drug deliverys: 1 year (Preferred)
• Formulation development: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location