FSP-Scientist Formulations (on-site)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to advancing vaccine and therapeutic development at every stage. As a contractor, you will be pivotal in supporting the design and execution of scientific studies for technical programs at the discovery and early development stages. This is a laboratory-based position where you will perform activities essential for career progression and for the comprehensive understanding of formulation and process development. This unique position enables engagement across the organization, positioning the candidate for continuous growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage collaboratively in the design, preparation, and execution of scientific studies, ensuring alignment with evolving technical program goals.

• Provide formulation support for various early development activities as well as pre-clinical discovery programs by generating and analyzing data under limited direction.

• Work closely with scientific staff to generate insightful interpretations and innovative approaches for discovery and pre-development projects.

• Employ scientific knowledge and experience to influence and enhance technical decisions and processes within concurrent projects.

• Lead small project teams or established processes while functioning effectively as a core team member, contributing to a culture of innovation and problem-solving.

• Collaborate with scientific staff to refine methodologies, solve complex challenges, and explore new perspectives on established solutions.

• Train and guide junior team members on equipment operation, data analysis, and other project-related activities.

• Prepare, present, and defend scientific data within Technical R&D meetings and contribute to internal discussions within your specialty area.

• Assist in writing technical protocols and reports to support various development stages, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements and quality standards.

• Communicate effectively with technical teams across R&D functions to ensure cohesive progression of project-related work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field with 2+ years of relevant work experience

• OR

• PhD in similar area with 0 years of experience

• Experience working with lipid nanoparticles, nucleic acids, and/or adjuvants

• Experience working with basic analytical techniques including but not limited to dynamic light scattering, ribogreen assay, HPLC, etc.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to work autonomously and take scientific direction effectively from senior scientists.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $60,000.00–$110,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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