Scientist III

Position Title: Scientist III Location: Lake County, IL (100% Onsite) Pay Rate: $55–$59/hr. Duration: 1 Year Contract Job Description Seeking a Scientist III to support biologics drug product formulation and process development across multiple biologics projects. The role focuses on formulation development, protein characterization, sterile manufacturing process development, scale-up, and technology transfer. Responsibilities Lead biologics drug product formulation and process development, including characterization and robustness studies. Perform formulation optimization and evaluate protein stability, degradation mechanisms, and stabilization strategies. Conduct analytical, biophysical, and solid-state characterization of proteins. Develop and characterize sterile manufacturing unit operations, including freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization. Support manufacturing scale-up and technology transfer to internal and external manufacturing sites. Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis to formulation and process development studies. Develop drug product control strategies and apply quality risk management principles. Education Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Industry experience requirements: Bachelor's: 8+ years Master's: 6+ years PhD: Recent/0-4 years Required Skills Hands-on biologics drug product formulation development. Protein analytical and biophysical characterization. Solid-state characterization techniques. Protein degradation mechanisms and stabilization strategies. Sterile manufacturing process development: freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization. Formulation and process characterization, scale-up, and technology transfer. Design of Experiments (DoE). Multivariate statistical analysis and data visualization. cGMP and regulatory guidance. Preferred Skills Biologics drug product control strategies. Quality risk management. Formulation robustness studies. Experience supporting internal and external manufacturing technology transfers. Experience with biologics including proteins, conjugates, and peptides.

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