Process Development Scientist

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Process Development Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is in North Chicago, IL 60064. Process Development Scientist – Injectable Drug Products (Biologics) Overview We are seeking a Process Development Scientist to support parenteral (injectable) drug product development, with a primary focus on biologics. This is a hands‑on, lab‑based role within Product Development Science & Technology (PDS&T), responsible for formulation development, process optimization, and scale‑up activities from clinical through commercial stages. This position is ideal for candidates with strong injectable formulation experience, a process development mindset, and the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced pharmaceutical environment. Key Responsibilities Perform hands‑on laboratory work including compounding, filtration, filling, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) Design and execute small‑scale experiments to evaluate formulation and process conditions Assess stability under various conditions (pH, temperature, stress, freeze‑thaw, etc.) Analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and document findings in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Collaborate cross‑functionally with analytical, CMC, and manufacturing/scale‑up teams Support process development and scale‑up from clinical to commercial stages Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and internal documentation Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field Experience with parenteral / injectable drug product development Hands‑on lab experience with formulation and process development (must have direct ownership) Proven ability to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results independently Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams Preferred Qualifications Experience working with biologics (e.g., monoclonal antibodies, proteins) Lyophilization experience (highly preferred) Exposure to freeze‑thaw, mixing, filtration, and filling processes Familiarity with HPLC / chromatography techniques Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) using tools such as JMP or Minitab Understanding of process scale‑up and technology transfer Technical Skills Laboratory techniques: pH, osmolality, viscosity, density measurements Data analysis: Excel (required), JMP/Minitab (preferred) Documentation: ELN experience preferred Approximately 75% lab‑based / 25% data analysis and reporting Standard laboratory environment with PPE Limited remote flexibility for reporting tasks Additional Information This role focuses on development‑scale work, not routine QC or manufacturing Relocation may be considered at the candidate’s expense Candidates with extensive experience (e.g., PhD + 5+ years) may be considered overqualified #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fountain Group