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VitriVax · 1 day ago

Research Associate, Formulation (PR&D)

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

VitriVax, Inc. is a formulation technology company engineering innovative solutions to maximize global accessibility and utility of human and animal vaccines. The Research Associate in Formulation Research and Development will work closely with Formulation Scientists to design formulations that stabilize active pharmaceutical ingredients within ALTA™ products.

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Works both collaboratively and independently with the formulation team to prepare formulations which promote API stability and meet spray drying and ALD coating requirements

Assists in formulation preparation and performs routine testing to measure the physical properties of the designed formulations (i.e. viscosity, density, etc.)

Works collaboratively within the PRD team to perform API testing throughout formulation, manufacturing, and stability testing

Prepares laboratory stock solutions and proactively manages reagent and consumable inventory to support the PRD team

Clearly communicates and collaborates within PRD and cross-functionally between departments to investigate processes and products

Learns and performs established procedures and methods, documents research activities, and summarizes and reports results in a timely manner

Generates and/or assists in writing study plans, reports, and test methods

Operates laboratory equipment and instrumentation by following operating instructions, troubleshooting instrumentation and method issues, and performing routine preventative maintenance to ensure that methods and equipment are fit for purpose

Takes the initiative to search published literature to learn and creatively address challenges

Supports analytical activities within the PRD as needed

Maintains laboratory notebook and equipment logs consistent with VitriVax policies

Adheres to all Company policies and safety guidelines

Qualification

Formulation developmentAPI testingStatistical analysisPlate-based assaysLaboratory equipment operationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical and biological engineering, or related scientific discipline

At least 2 years of industry experience

Ability to perform the responsibilities and duties listed in the job description

Experience with formulation development particularly for proteins, peptides, and/or oligonucleotides

Proficient in the use of statistical analysis methods and standard office tools like Excel and Word

Preferred

Experience with a range of basic plate-based assays (i.e. ELISA, Ribogreen, BCA), electrophoresis, spectroscopic-based techniques, and particle sizing