Formulation Scientist

We are currently searching for a Formulation Scientist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This opportunity is a full-time position with MSC and it is onsite in Gaithersburg, MD.

• Collaborate with a project team the evaluation and development of stable formulations in the liquid or frozen state (project dependent) for the vaccine candidates including the following subtasks:
• Work with the Director of Formulation, Project Management, and Functional Leads from other process teams to develop a formulation development plan, including timeline, that is dictated by the specific product TPP and project requirements.
• Design fit-for-purpose formulation and stability studies.
• Oversee the technical execution of those studies, and personally execute studies as needed.
• Analyze, collate, and interpret study data (directly and that analyzed by team members) based on technical expertise, previous project experience, organization knowledge and accepted scientific field literature.
• Develop and execute assays for biological product characterization, formulation development and stability testing of recombinant protein-based vaccines, proteinaceous nanoparticles, and virus-like particles.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data in small group, department, and conference settings.
• Write and review technical reports and protocols documenting formulation, stability, and method development studies.
• Contribute directly to regulatory filings in collaboration with others.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical instruction, including in method and study deign theory.
• Work in collaboration with personnel to generate and complete professional development goals.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for one or more analytical and/or theoretical areas relevant to formulation development.

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• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of industry, government or equivalent experience in protein or vaccine formulation, stability, characterization, or a related field (post-doctoral experience can apply). OR M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eight (8+) years combination industry, government, and/or academic experience in protein formulation and/or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of protein and/or polymer chemistry theory.
• Strong understanding of biophysical and bioanalytical properties of proteins and relevant analytical techniques.
• Strong experience with hands-on analysis and data interpretation using protein/polymer spectroscopic, calorimetric or particle sizing techniques (E.g., UV-Vis, Fluorescence, Circular Dichroism spectroscopy, DLS, HIAC, DSC, etc.)
• Proficiency with one or more data analysis software platforms (E.g., Excel, Prism, SigmaPlot, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills to enable work on multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
• Strong written communication skills.
• D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of industry, government or equivalent experience in protein or vaccine formulation, stability, characterization, or a related field (post-doctoral experience can apply). OR M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eight (8+) years combination industry, government, and/or academic experience in protein formulation and/or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of protein and/or polymer chemistry theory.
• Strong understanding of biophysical and bioanalytical properties of proteins and relevant analytical techniques.
• Strong experience with hands-on analysis and data interpretation using protein/polymer spectroscopic, calorimetric or particle sizing techniques (E.g., UV-Vis, Fluorescence, Circular Dichroism spectroscopy, DLS, HIAC, DSC, etc.)
• Proficiency with one or more data analysis software platforms (E.g., Excel, Prism, SigmaPlot, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills to enable work on multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
• Strong written communication skills.

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