Job Description

** Position Summary:**

Eurofins PSS is seeking a Formulation Scientist supporting high-throughput biologics formulation and analytical workflows in a development lab environment. Responsibilities include formulating proteins at high concentrations, executing stability studies, and performing analytical methods to measure conformational and colloidal stability. This is a temporary role expected to last around 12 months.

** Job Responsibilities:**

• Execute protein-based developability and stability workflows, including formulation at high concentrations, viscometry, size exclusion chromatography, and assays for thermal and colloidal stability
• Execute workflows using automated high-throughput systems
• Independently support ongoing studies and high-level activities
• Apply scientific ownership and critical thinking to evaluate workflows and proactively communicate observations, risks, and process improvements
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation within a method development environment
• Analyze data and report/communicate results
• May be expected to work with Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) projects in Occupational Exposure Band 4 (OEB4) and/or OEB5, as well as other OEB4 materials

Qualifications

** Basic Minimum Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s in a scientific discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on industry or research lab experience
• Authorization to work in the US without restrictions

** Preferred Qualifications**

• Experience with buffer prep, high concentration antibody formulation via UFDF or TFF, protein handling, and assay execution
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience with stability assays, including thermal or colloidal stability assessments
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as SEC, HPLC, viscometry, rheology, DLS, DSC, DSF, or other related biophysical/analytical platforms
• Knowledge of protein chemistry and degradation
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work within a cross-functional team
• Experience working in a method development or non-GMP development environment
• Exposure to automation or high-throughput workflows a plus

Additional Information

The position is onsite, temporary (around 12 months), Monday-Friday from 8am-5 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. Compensation is between $32 to $36 hourly based on experience level.

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