Gaia Health ยท 2 days ago
Formulation Scientist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelGaia Health is an early stage consumer biotech company focused on developing advanced controlled release drug delivery technologies. The Formulation Scientist role involves supporting formulation and analytical development of drug products, generating high quality data, and collaborating with teams to contribute to the technical foundation of the platform.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Support formulation and drug product development for novel controlled release dosage forms
Execute laboratory experiments related to formulation screening, optimization, and stability
Prepare samples and perform routine analytical testing to characterize drug product performance
Support development, optimization, and execution of analytical methods used in formulation and process development
Collect, analyze, and clearly document experimental data in lab notebooks and internal reports
Summarize results and contribute to technical discussions and development decisions
Support Design of Experiments studies through experimental execution and data collection
Assist with material preparation, equipment setup, maintenance, and lab organization
Collaborate with internal teams and external CRO and CDMO partners by supporting sample preparation, data review, and technology transfer activities
Follow stage appropriate safety, quality, and data integrity best practices
Help build scalable, reproducible laboratory workflows and a strong experimental culture
Grow technical depth and independence over time through mentorship and hands on learning
Qualification
Required
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline
Entry level to early career experience in a laboratory setting, including academic, industry, internship, or co-op experience
Hands on experience executing laboratory experiments with strong attention to detail and data quality
Familiarity with formulation science, analytical chemistry, or drug product characterization concepts
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple experiments in a dynamic environment
Willingness to learn new techniques, technologies, and scientific concepts quickly
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a small, cross functional team
Preferred
Experience supporting formulation development, drug delivery systems, or drug product characterization
Exposure to controlled release technologies, polymers, excipients, or non-oral routes of administration
Experience with HPLC, dissolution testing, and solid state characterization
Familiarity with Quality by Design concepts or Design of Experiments
Experience working in regulated or cGMP laboratory environments
Advanced research experience at the M.S. or Ph.D. level demonstrating strong scientific rigor and curiosity
Benefits
Competitive salary
Meaningful equity
Full health benefits
Company
Gaia Health
We are an early-stage consumer biotech company focused on developing advanced sustained-release drug-delivery technologies through the lens of patient trust, design, and experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase