Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract)

GENERAL SUMMARY

4DMT is seeking a motivated Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract) to support pre-formulation and formulation development activities for biologic products. This role reports to the Principal Scientist, Process Development. This contract role requires onsite, lab-based work five days per week in Emeryville, California. Primary responsibilities include formulation screening, accelerated stability, forced degradation, material/device compatibility and formulation analytics. Requisites include a B.S. degree, a willingness to learn, good communication skills and a general enthusiasm for science.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute high-throughput, plate-based formulation screening, including formulation preparation, stability studies, sample testing, data analysis, and documentation.
• Support prefilled-syringe and other container/device compatibility assessments.
• Formulation analytics including but not limited to Size-Exclusion Multi-Angle Light Scattering, Differential Scanning Fluorimetry, Dynamic Light Scattering, pH and osmo testing.
• Collaboration with Upstream PD, Downstream PD and AD/QC

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• Bachelors of Science Degree

Experience:

• 0+ years of experience within the Biotech or similar industry
• Strong foundational laboratory skills, including accurate pipetting, solution preparation, weighing, basic laboratory calculations, and data organization using Excel.
• Hands-on laboratory experience gained through academic research, internships, or industry.
• Experience with preformulation, formulation development, stability studies, drug-product process development, or downstream process development is preferred.
• Experience with biologics, including proteins, antibodies, or AAV/gene therapy, is a plus.

Other Qualifications/Skills: 

• Applicant should possess a general competency in Microsoft based applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior experience with statistical tools (e.g., JMP) or Prefilled Syringe development is preferred, but not required

Travel: This role does not require travel outside of the main office. However, may provide opportunities to travel in future (e.g., to attend conferences or oversee outsourced activities)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Physical Requirements - Lifting up to 20 lbs, bending, lifting, twisting, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as lab coat, goggles/glasses, and nitrile gloves 
• Working Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work). 

Hourly compensation range: $39.00 - $45.00 / HOUR

Please note, the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.