Scientist - Process Development - IV

About the role

VARITE is looking for qualified Scientist - Process Development - IV in Foster City, CA 94404 (Onsite). The client is an American biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19. VARITE, established in 2000, is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies, with 850+ global consultants. Contract Duration: 12 months with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation and drug product process development work packages, including formulation development, Drug Product manufacturing process development, and clinical in-use evaluations.
• Drive innovation and continuously grow technical expertise; influence internally and externally through publication, presentations, and industrial collaboration representation.
• Demonstrate understanding of analytical, biophysical characterization, or process development techniques; bring new capabilities; lead by example for lab executions.
• Fully embrace data integrity and good documentation practices for data and report generation; critically review internal and external documentation.
• Author technical documents such as protocols, reports, regulatory dossier, etc for internal and external audience.
• Effectively collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders in project meetings.
• Support and contribute to department initiatives or cross-functional projects to drive business process excellence and scientific innovation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific fields with 0+ years, M.S. with 6+ years, or B.S. with 8+ years of industrial experience in biologics CMC development.
• Hands-on laboratory experience required.
• Experience with formulation development, Drug Product process development, and clinical in-use evaluation for monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, antibody-drug conjugates, fusion proteins, and other complex biologics formats strongly desired.
• Publications, external presentations, and the desire to innovate through research strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

Pay

Pay Range: $70.00/hr. to $73.00/hr. on W2