Job Title: Preclinical Formulation Scientist (Contract)
Location: San Diego
Pay Rate: Up to $44/hour
Assignment Length: 1 Year
Shift: Full-Time, First Shift (Core Business Hours)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Preclinical Formulation Scientist for a 1-year contract assignment. This role will primarily focus on analytical testing in support of preclinical formulation development activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on industry experience and be able to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up time.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical testing of drug substances and formulations using HPLC/UPLC methods.

  
  

• Develop, prepare, and characterize simple and enabling preclinical formulations for multiple routes of administration.

  
  

• Execute preclinical formulation development studies, including formulation screening, stability assessment, and shelf-life determination.

  
  

• Conduct small-molecule polymorph screening.

  
  

• Maintain thorough and organized documentation of laboratory activities.

  
  

• Analyze and interpret data; contribute to technical reports and team presentations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.

  
  

• 2–4 years of hands-on laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

  
  

• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC analytical methods for drug substance and formulation analysis.

  
  

• Demonstrated ability to follow established laboratory procedures and work independently with moderate supervision.

  
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Note: Candidates must have sufficient industry experience to “hit the ground running.” This role is not open to entry-level candidates without applicable hands-on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing small-scale crystalline identification screens.

  
  

• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as PXRD, DSC, TGA, and polarized light microscopy.

  
  

• Experience supporting or executing development or manufacturing of amorphous solid dispersions.

If you are an experienced analytical scientist looking for an opportunity to contribute to impactful preclinical development work in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

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