Scientist, Early Formulation
Core
Develop fit-for-purpose vaccine formulations for preclinical studies, characterizing physicochemical properties and executing stability studies to guide antigen design and lead selection.
Role type
Scientist, Early Formulation (Biologics/Vaccine)
Builds
Vaccine formulations (adjuvanted protein, mRNA-LNP, VLPs, polysaccharide) for preclinical evaluation
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccine Discovery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Formulation design and evaluation, Stability study design, Analytical techniques (HPLC, particle sizing, pH/viscosity, thermal analysis), Laboratory documentation, Troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Vaccine/biologics/mRNA formulation experience, VLPs and polysaccharide bioconjugates knowledge, High-throughput screening analytics, Portfolio decision-making support
Technologies
HPLC, Particle sizing, pH meters, Viscosity meters, Thermal analyzers, Chromatography, DSF
Responsibilities
Design and test vaccine formulations at bench scale, Characterize physicochemical properties and critical quality attributes, Execute stability studies and compatibility assessments, Maintain laboratory records and prepare study reports, Troubleshoot experiments and refine SOPs
Seniority
Mid-Senior (BS+8y, MS+4y, PhD+0y)