Science - Scientist II

12-month contract position located in Maple Grove, MN.

About the role

Apply established scientific methods and assist in evaluating technical approaches under the guidance of senior team members. Support pharmaceutical and medical-device product development through laboratory experimentation, analytical testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory experiments, including drug assay, degradant analysis, and other physicochemical characterization using established methods.
• Assist with analytical method development, qualification, and validation activities as needed.
• Support release and stability testing by coordinating with internal and external laboratories and documenting results.
• Prepare technical documentation and data packages for regulatory submissions, design history files, and product development records.
• Participate on cross-functional product development teams, collaborating with formulation scientists, analytical scientists, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and other groups to achieve project objectives.
• Identify opportunities for laboratory, experimental, or process improvements and contribute ideas that enhance efficiency, quality, and technical capability.
• Communicate technical findings clearly through written reports, presentations, and team discussions.
• Maintain laboratory activities and documentation in compliance with applicable quality system requirements, laboratory procedures, and safety practices.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by adhering to the Quality Policy and all documented quality processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or a related product development environment.
• Understanding of pharmaceutics, physical chemistry, and drug delivery systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and present scientific findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, LC/MS, GC/MS, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, or NMR.
• Understanding of analytical method development, qualification, or validation, especially for drug release, stability testing, or physicochemical characterization.
• Experience working within a regulated environment (FDA, ISO, GMP, or GLP) through academic or industry research.
• Knowledge of controlled drug delivery systems.
• Exposure to pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) studies or preclinical model development.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and access to a certified Career Coach.