Job Title: Research Associate II

Job Description

The Research Associate II in the Formulation Development department will participate in the development of both liquid and lyophilized vaccine formulations to support product development from initial candidate screening through commercialization. This position is expected to be a leader in laboratory duties among other research associates and exhibit some independence in study execution.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop, characterize, and evaluate formulations for preclinical and early clinical studies in solid and liquid product presentations. (30%)Perform rapid, comprehensive characterization of candidate drug products to determine the physicochemical properties of the drug product and evaluate them for further drug development programs including ELISA, SRID, AUC, CD, Fluorescence spectroscopy, DSC, ITC, UV/Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, SLS and HPLC. (35%)Assist in the development and scale-up of drug product processes from bench top to pilot scale and technology transfers. (10%)Provide support to formulate small and large scale lots of liquid, frozen, or lyophilized drug substance/product samples. (5%)Assist in the development of formulation studies and design protocols. (5%)Project management of other research associates in support of the larger drug development project. (5%)Write technical reports and applicable SOPs. (5%)Prepare data summary presentations, compile data, and authorize technical reports. (5%)Essential SkillsMinimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.Experience in formulation product development, Quality by Design (QbD), and Design of Experiment (DOE) processes.Hands-on experience with bio/analytical and physicochemical characterizations of proteins.Prior research experience in the areas of protein synthesis, structure, stability, aggregation, and solubility is highly desirable.Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsMay consider a strong RA I.Work Environment

This role involves working in both laboratory and office settings. The position is a contract role for 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gaithersburg,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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