Lyophilization Scientist

• Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products (buffers stabilizers antigen/adjuvant vials syringes) across multiple vaccine modalities (subunit conjugate live-attenuated etc.). 
• Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization & animal studies using aseptic technique and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); support transfer to GMP manufacturing. 
• Conduct stability and forced-degradation studies; analyze data summarize findings and author technical reports and electronic notebook entries. 
• Operate and troubleshoot benchtop unit operations (mixing filtration pumping lyophilization) common lab instruments (pH scales pipettes) and analytical tools (DLS SLS KF DSC DSF) 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (discovery analytical manufacturing regulatory) to meet project timelines and deliverables. 
• Continuously learn and apply current literature methods and technologies to improve formulations and processes. 
• Support selected analytical studies on formulated products such as osmolality viscosity pH and dynamic light scattering.
• Follow safe laboratory practices and maintain the work area in a clean orderly and safe manner.
• Draft review and execute protocols for batch manufacture.

Qualifications :

Minimum Education Requirements:

B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry Biochemistry Immunology Materials Science or related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with basic sterile technique buffer preparation and sample handling. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience documenting experiments in electronic or paper lab notebooks. 
• Basic data analysis skills and ability to summarize and visualize experimental results
• Scientific and mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining designing and/or operating scientific equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow safe laboratory practices and maintain work area in a clean orderly and safe manner.
• Team-oriented motivated to learn and able to manage multiple priorities under technical supervision. 
• Comfortable working in a face-paced environment and adapting to change 

Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.

Additional Information :

Position is full-time Monday-Friday generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekend work might be expected. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time