Scientist II

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Title:

Scientist II
Duration:12 Months Contract (++ Possibility of Extension)

Location:

Irvine, CA 92618- 100% Onsite

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Range: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

The Scientist II supports formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products within a regulated pharmaceutical R&D environment. This is a hands‑on laboratory role focused on execution, data generation, and documentation rather than purely theoretical research. The role requires independent planning and execution of laboratory experiments, strong analytical thinking, and strict adherence to data integrity, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Conduct laboratory experiments supporting development of sterile liquid dosage forms, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions
• Perform formulation and manufacturing process development activities under minimal supervision
• Execute analytical and characterization testing to generate scientifically sound, reproducible data
• Independently plan, design, analyze, and interpret experiments as required
• Perform analytical measurements including pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and visual appearance
• Utilize HPLC/UPLC systems with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI
• Apply sterilization techniques such as filtration and autoclaving for liquid drug products
• Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and conclusions in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Analyze and interpret technical data; apply basic statistical techniques when needed
• Prepare technical reports and present data to project teams and scientific groups
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure operational readiness
• Comply with all internal policies related to GMP, safety, data integrity, and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience, OR
• Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline with 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Hands‑on experience with sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development
• Experience with analytical and characterization techniques for liquid dosage forms
• Working knowledge of HPLC/UPLC systems
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency with statistical or data analysis software
• Experience analyzing data and authoring technical reports
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project timelines

• Prior experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
• Familiarity with fundamental statistical applications
• Strong presentation skills for communicating scientific data to cross‑functional teams
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and collaborate across teams

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility).