Contractor, Formulation Development - Protein Therapeutics

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare protein therapeutic formulations and buffers according to established protocols.
• Perform buffer exchange, protein concentration, and related sample preparation workflows.
• Support analytical testing and characterization of protein samples using established methods.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data for review by the Formulation Development team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with team members across Formulation Development and Technical Operations.
• Communicate progress, results, and technical observations clearly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with troubleshooting routine laboratory and experimental issues.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with proteins, biologics, or related biomolecules.
• Experience with common protein formulation or sample preparation techniques such as buffer preparation, buffer exchange, dialysis, ultrafiltration, centrifugation, and concentration.
• Familiarity with analytical methods used for protein characterization.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality experimental execution.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and good laboratory practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with therapeutic proteins, antibodies, enzymes, or other biologics.
• Familiarity with formulation development workflows for biologics.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions for data organization, analysis, and visualization.
• Comfort with automation tools or automated laboratory/data workflows.
• Basic programming or scripting skills, such as Python, R, VBA, or similar, to support automated data analysis.
• Experience handling large datasets from analytical instruments or formulation studies.