Drug Product Development Scientist

job summary:
Advance your biopharmaceutical career with a top-tier global pharma leader! We are seeking a Contract Scientist to provide dedicated technical and operational support across mid-stage and late-stage parenteral drug product development programs. Based on-site in a modern laboratory environment, you will drive hands-on in-use compatibility studies, support drug product manufacturing oversight, and manage critical technical documentation to advance clinical deliverables.

location: Lexington, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 81 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Design and execute in-use studies for parenteral products, including dose preparation, dilution, compatibility, hold-time, and simulated clinical administration.
• Perform physicochemical and analytical characterization (MFI subvisible particles, SEC, pH, osmolality, and protein concentration) to trend stability data.
• Author technical protocols, plans, and reports to support clinical administration instructions and regulatory filings.
• Oversee sample management, testing logistics, and stability pull schedules with analytical and quality laboratories.
• Maintain inspection-ready electronic document management systems (EDMS) adhering strictly to GMP, GDP, and data integrity standards.

 
qualifications:

• B.S. with 6+ years, M.S. with 4+ years, or Ph.D. with 0-2 years of biotech experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Proven background in parenteral/sterile drug product formulation, development, or manufacturing support.
• Hands-on experience with in-use, compatibility, and stability studies for injectable/infusion products.
• Solid laboratory expertise in analytical characterization (SEC, MFI, pH, osmolality, appearance).
• Demonstrated experience authoring technical reports and navigating EDMS tools (e.g., Veeva, Documentum).
• Practical understanding of GMP, GDP, and regulatory expectations.

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skills: Chromatography, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), International Council for Harmonization (ICH), Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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