What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Scientist – Materials and Parenteral Packaging Development position at Collabera?
Job Summary:
The company is seeking a motivated Scientist to support material science and parenteral packaging development activities for biologic and combination drug products. This role focuses on container closure system design, laboratory testing, packaging characterization, regulatory-compliant documentation, and implementation of innovative testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will contribute to development programs supporting commercial manufacturing, process validation, and product lifecycle improvements in a highly regulated scientific environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, prepare, execute, and evaluate laboratory experiments related to container closure system development for sterile drug products including vials, prefilled syringes, cartridges, and lyophilized presentations.
• Support the design, characterization, and implementation of packaging systems to ensure product integrity, compatibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and implement scientific testing methods with a focus on method improvement, technical accuracy, and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain assigned laboratory equipment, ensure proper calibration and maintenance documentation, and support user training activities.
• Author scientifically sound technical reports and development documentation suitable for internal review and regulatory submission support.
• Coordinate with external laboratories, suppliers, and manufacturing partners for testing materials, services, and project deliverables.
• Document laboratory activities in accordance with applicable quality procedures, scientific practices, and internal documentation requirements.
• Present study results, technical findings, and subject matter expertise to cross-functional global project teams.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Engineering, and Development teams to support packaging innovation and commercialization initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of hands-on industry laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated scientific environments.
• Experience evaluating and implementing analytical or packaging-related testing methods.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports, scientific documentation, and development summaries.
• Strong scientific problem-solving, analytical thinking, and experimental troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment handling, maintenance, and documentation practices.
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting parenteral drug product development or sterile packaging systems.
• Familiarity with container closure systems such as vials, syringes, cartridges, or related combination product packaging.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory expectations and quality documentation standards.
• Exposure to statistical data analysis and scientific interpretation methodologies.
• Master’s degree in a related scientific field is preferred.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.
Pay Range: $30/hr to $35/hr
Salary : $30 - $35