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Scientist, Formulation Development (6 month contract)

Altos Labs
San Francisco, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Our Mission

Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.

For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.

Our Value

Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.

Diversity at Altos

Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Contribute To Altos

The Altos Institute of Medicine will capture knowledge generated about cell health and programming and develop transformative medicines. We are seeking an experienced Scientist, Formulation Development, to join the Technical Operations team within the Institute of Medicine for a six month contract. The candidate will work in a highly dynamic and cross-functional environment that will have close collaboration with the Institutes of Science and span multiple therapeutic areas. The successful candidate will perform formulation development for Altos’ small molecule and oligonucleotide programs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct formulation, process development and manufacturing for small molecule and oligonucleotide therapeutics, and support drug product development for other modalities
  • Perform preformulation characterization and analytical testing to support drug product development
  • Support development and manufacturing at Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) to deliver products for nonclinical studies and clinical trials
  • Perform troubleshooting and data analysis to solve technical problems in formulation development and manufacturing to ensure product quality
  • Support risk assessments and manufacturing deviation investigations
  • Author Standard Operating Procedures, specifications, regulatory filing, or other controlled documents as needed.
  • Foster strong partnerships with Institutes of Science and development sciences
  • Actively contribute to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion

Qualifications

Who You Are

  • M.S. with 6 years or Ph.D. with 2 years of experience in the formulation, process development, and manufacturing of small molecule drug products, with a degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in preformulation characterization and analytical testing
  • Experienced in achieving CMC deliverables through outsourcing to CDMOs is preferred
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment, with a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to shifting priorities and tasks
  • A critical thinker with the ability to analyze possibilities and solutions and make pragmatic trade-offs, as well as a big-picture innovator who can identify opportunities and is comfortable with ambiguity
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. Build effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

The salary range for Redwood City, CA:

  • Scientist I, Formulation Development: $61/hr. - $75/hr.
  • Scientist II, Formulation Development: $72/hr. - $88/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

For UK applicants, before submitting your application:

  • Please click here to read the Altos Labs EU and UK Applicant Privacy Notice (bit.ly/eu_uk_privacy_notice)
  • This Privacy Notice is not a contract, express or implied and it does not set terms or conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We value collaboration and scientific excellence.

We believe that a culture of belonging are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos Labs, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining an inclusive environment.

Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, 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. Altos prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.

Note: Altos Labs will not ask you to download a messaging app for an interview or outlay your own money to get started as an employee. If this sounds like your interaction with people claiming to be with Altos, it is not legitimate and has nothing to do with Altos. Learn more about a common job scam at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-spot-avoid-online-job-scams-biron-clark/

Salary : $61 - $88

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