Contractor, Formulation Development - Protein Therapeutics

Contractor, Formulation Development - Protein Therapeutics

W2 Contract

Pay Rate: $45 - $50 per hour

Location: South San Francisco, CA - Onsite Role

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented contractor to support formulation development activities for protein therapeutics. This 6-month lab-based role will be part of the Formulation Development team within the broader Technical Operations organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare protein therapeutic formulations and buffers according to established protocols.
• Perform buffer exchange, protein concentration, and related sample preparation workflows.
• Support analytical testing and characterization of protein samples using established methods.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data for review by the Formulation Development team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with team members across Formulation Development and Technical Operations.
• Communicate progress, results, and technical observations clearly and in a timely manner.
• Assist with troubleshooting routine laboratory and experimental issues.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with proteins, biologics, or related biomolecules.
• Experience with common protein formulation or sample preparation techniques such as buffer preparation, buffer exchange, dialysis, ultrafiltration, centrifugation, and concentration.
• Familiarity with analytical methods used for protein characterization.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality experimental execution.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and good laboratory practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with therapeutic proteins, antibodies, enzymes, or other biologics.
• Familiarity with formulation development workflows for biologics.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel functions for data organization, analysis, and visualization.
• Comfort with automation tools or automated laboratory/data workflows.
• Basic programming or scripting skills, such as Python, R, VBA, or similar, to support automated data analysis.
• Experience handling large datasets from analytical instruments or formulation studies.

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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