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🚀 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