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US Tech Solutions

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What they do

A Drug Formulation Scientist performs scientific research with the aim of discovering new solutions or improving existing ones within the field of pharmaceutical formulation. Plans and conducts laboratory experiments, evaluates the results, develops new experiments, performs routine testing procedures, and summarizes findings in reports.

$139,768 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

$38.00-$40.70 per hour Thousand Oaks, CA Contract
  • Duration:
    12 months contract
  • Shift:
    Standard Working Hours
  • Job Description:
  • + The Scientist, Attribute Sciences, Process Development develops, qualifies, and transfers phase-appropriate analytical methods supporting small molecule and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) drug substance and drug product development from early clinical through commercial stages.
The role collaborates closely with Process Development DS/DP teams to ensure methods are scientifically sound and compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Education:
  • + Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of industry experience; or + M.S. with 4-6 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience; or + B.S. with 6-8 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
  • Required Technical Experience:
  • + Hands-on experience with HPLC/UHPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, KF, UV-Vis, FTIR, and related analytical techniques. + Strong knowledge of method development, qualification, validation, and transfer. + Experience supporting small molecule and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development including impurity characterization, stability studies, and DS/DP analytical activities.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • + Develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and qualify analytical methods for characterization, release, stability, and process support.
+ Develop stability-indicating methods for critical quality attributes, including assay, impurities, dissolution, water content. + Support small molecule and ADC process development, optimization, technology transfer, and control strategy development. + Characterize intermediates, starting materials, drug substances, and drug products for small molecules and ADC programs. + Build process understanding through impurity profiling and material characterization. + Plan and execute method qualification and validation in accordance with ICH guidelines. + Ensure methods are robust, reproducible, and fit for purpose across the product lifecycle. + Analyze experimental data using sound scientific and statistical approaches. + Maintain accurate documentation in ELNs and laboratory information systems. + Author technical reports, development summaries, p
  • Basic Qualifications:
  • + Doctorate degree OR + Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR + Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience
  • Must Have Skill Sets:
  • + HPLC/MS, MS-MS
  • About US Tech Solutions:
  • US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions.
To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com . "US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran"
  • AI Statement:
  • By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.