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Scientist, Biologics Formulation Development

BioTalent
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/13/2026

🚀 Scientist – Biologics Formulation Development

📍 Costa Mesa, CA or Tustin, CA | On-site

🗓 Monday–Friday | Full-Time

🌱 Help Develop the Next Generation of Biologic Therapies

Are you passionate about biologics formulation development, protein characterization, and analytical sciences? We're looking for a Scientist – Biologics Formulation Development to join a growing biopharmaceutical development team supporting innovative biologic therapies.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, this could be your next opportunity.

🔬 What You'll Do

✔ Lead biologics formulation development activities including pre-formulation assessments, excipient screening, and stability studies

✔ Support protein characterization and analytical testing for biologics programs

✔ Develop high-concentration protein formulations and address aggregation, viscosity, and solubility challenges

✔ Design experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports and development summaries

✔ Design and interpret analytical testing strategies for formulation studies

✔ Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) during client proposals, presentations, and project reviews

✔ Conduct analytical characterization including:

• DLS

• DSF

• HPLC

• CE-SDS

• UV Spectroscopy

✔ Collaborate with Upstream Process Development, Analytical Sciences, MSAT, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams

✔ Maintain quality and safety compliance

Mentor junior scientists and support continuous improvement initiatives


✅ What We're Looking For

🎓 Master's degree/Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, with a minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience and demonstrated scientific expertise


🧪 Prior experience in formulation development, stability studies, and analytical characterization of biologics, or a strong background in biochemical and biophysical characterization of proteins with a deep understanding of protein structure and function

🧫 Hands-on experience or exposure with:

Biologics Formulation Development

Protein Characterization

Stability Studies

DLS, DSF, and DSC

HPLC

CE-SDS

UV Spectroscopy

Biophysical and Analytical Techniques


💰 Compensation: $85,000 to $107,100 annually

• Bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits


📍 Please Note

✅ On-site in Costa Mesa, CA or Tustin, CA


🚫 No relocation assistance

🚫 No visa sponsorship available

🇺🇸 Applicants must already be authorized to work in the U.S.

If this sounds like you—or someone in your network—I’d love to connect!

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Salary : $85,000 - $107,100

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