NEW JOB OPENING
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER
IN South San Francisco, CA, USA!

Position Summary

Seeking an outstanding Scientific Researcher (Contract) to support formulation screening efforts within the Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences

group. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and optimization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and other parenteral formulations through high-throughput screening strategies and advanced analytical characterization. This role requires hands-on laboratory expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to support pharmaceutical formulation development.



Responsibilities

• Design and execute high-throughput formulation screening experiments for lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and other parenteral drug delivery systems, using both bench instruments and automation tools.

• Physicochemical characterization of LNPs including particle size distribution, encapsulation efficiency, zeta potential, stability testing, etc.

• Solubility and stability screenings, solid state/polymorph characterizations to support formulation research and development.

• Design, plan, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments while maintaining strong attention to data quality and reproducibility.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data, generating clear reports, presentations, and summaries for project teams.

• Document experimental procedures and results in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and internal data management systems.

• Collaborate with analytical scientists, formulation scientists, and cross-functional project teams to support development programs.

• Identify technical challenges and propose potential solutions to improve formulation performance and experimental workflows.

• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards, internal quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.



Required Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

• 1 - 5 years of industrial experience in pharmaceutical formulation research and development.

• Strong theoretical knowledge of pharmaceutics; analytical, physical, and/or organic chemistry.

• Hands-on experience with LNP formulation and analytics, including microfluidics, dialysis and ultrafiltration, particle sizing, encapsulation efficiency analysis.

• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving capabilities to design and execute experiments independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.



Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with analytical tools including UV/Vis/fluorescence spectroscopy, HPLC-UV/CAD/MS, capillary electrophoresis, or related technologies.

• Experience in analyzing peptides and nucleic acids.

• Experience with lab automation and hands-on experience with robotic liquid and solid handlers.

• Experience performing high-content data analysis, AI/ML, and interpreting

complex experimental results.



Key Skills

• Pharmaceutical formulation development

• LNP and parenteral formulations

• High-throughput experimentation

• Analytical chemistry techniques

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Laboratory automation technologies

• Scientific problem solving

• Cross-functional collaboration

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**