Scientist II

Job Description

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions. Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration and autoclaving, is desired. The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance.

Hands‑on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired.

• Conduct laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of group members.
• Conduct analytical and characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms.
• Design and interpret experiments independently whenever the situation demands.
• Employ problem‑solving and creative scientific skills.
• Work independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately document in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Practice good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab‑scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development. Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions to ensure data integrity and accuracy is critical. The candidate independently analyzes and interprets technical data and utilizes statistical techniques as needed.

Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability.

The ideal candidate is eager to contribute to the team through continuous learning, has excellent proactive communication skills, and is willing to work with various team members to achieve team goals. The candidate should participate in project and group meetings as requested by presenting and discussing data and future steps. The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements, including ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience, or a master’s degree in the same fields with 2 years of relevant industry experience.

Strong technical writing and communication skills. Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred. Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on‑demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit the company website.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.