Scientist

Job Title: Scientist I

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080 (100% On-site)

Employment Type: 12 Month Contract with possibility for extensions, (W2 Contract)

Pay Rate: $45.00 - $47.59

Role Overview

BEPC is seeking a collaborative and motivated Scientist I to support parenteral formulation development and drug delivery research within a Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutics group. This role contributes to early-stage research and development efforts, supporting the transition of novel therapeutics from pre-clinical research into clinical development.

The ideal candidate has hands-on laboratory experience, strong formulation and analytical skills, and a passion for problem-solving and innovation in pharmaceutics.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare drug product formulations with varying compositions to support pre-clinical studies and pharmaceutics work packages
• Investigate and establish drug product processes for simple and complex dosage forms, including nanoparticle-based formulations
• Analyze formulations using a range of analytical techniques to assess physicochemical properties, composition, and structure
• Accurately and contemporaneously document experimental work in electronic lab notebooks and presentations
• Review and interpret experimental data, identify trends, and propose hypothesis-driven follow-up experiments
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to complete project objectives and share results
• Support formulation development, drug delivery strategies, and manufacturing process development initiatives
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory organization, data integrity, and scientific rigor

Qualifications Required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• PhD preferred

Required Fields of Study:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Chemical Engineering

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time, hands-on laboratory or manufacturing experience (academia or industry)
• Ability to independently prepare formulations, including weighing, measuring, pipetting, and using standard laboratory equipment
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques used in pharmaceutics, such as:
• Spectroscopy
• Rheology
• Chromatography
• Light scattering
• Physicochemical property measurements
• Ability to independently design experiments and interpret data
• Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Enthusiasm for innovation, problem-solving, and formulation development

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, particularly solutions and colloids
• Prior hands-on experience with:
• Nanoparticle preparation techniques
• Sterile handling practices
• Experience working in regulated or research-driven laboratory environments

Work Environment

• On-site laboratory setting
• Hands-on experimental role
• Collaboration with cross-functional scientific teams
• Fast-paced research and development environment