Net2Source Inc.
Title: Scientist/Engineer I – Vaccine Drug Product Development
Duration: 12 months Contract
Location: West Point, PA (100% Onsite)
Pay range - $30 - $36 per hour on W2.
Position Summary
The Vaccine Drug Product Development team within Client's Research Laboratories is seeking a Contract Scientist/Engineer to join their department for one year. The selected candidate will contribute to the design and development of vaccine drug products from preclinical through Phase III stages, with a clear path toward commercialization. The role is hands-on, working in a fast-paced laboratory and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance the next generation of vaccine drug products. Responsibilities
Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products (buffers, stabilizers, antigen/adjuvant, vials, syringes) across multiple vaccine modalities (subunit, conjugate, live-attenuated, etc.) Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization and animal studies using aseptic techniques and GLP standards; support technology transfer to GMP manufacturing Conduct stability and forced-degradation studies; analyze data, summarize results, and document findings in electronic lab notebooks and technical reports Operate and troubleshoot benchtop equipment (mixing, filtration, lyophilization), instruments (pH, balances, pipettes), and analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF) Collaborate with discovery, analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to achieve project deliverables Continuously learn and apply emerging literature, methods, and technologies to optimize formulations and processes Support analytical characterization (osmolality, viscosity, pH, dynamic light scattering) of formulated products Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment and adhere to safety protocols Draft, review, and execute batch manufacturing protocols Qualifications
B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Materials Science, or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with sterile technique, buffer preparation, and sample handling Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience maintaining laboratory documentation Data analysis and visualization skills to summarize experimental results Mechanical aptitude for maintaining and operating lab equipment Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Preferred Skills
Familiarity with biophysical/biochemical analytical techniques (e.g., DLS, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, UV/Vis) Understanding of aseptic/formulation processes in non-GMP or GMP environments Experience with statistical/design-of-experiments tools (JMP, Minitab) or numerical software (Matlab) Prior experience in formulation, filtration, analytical/biochemical/biophysical characterization, or process development Passion for pharmaceutical innovation and improving global health outcomes
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The Vaccine Drug Product Development team within Client's Research Laboratories is seeking a Contract Scientist/Engineer to join their department for one year. The selected candidate will contribute to the design and development of vaccine drug products from preclinical through Phase III stages, with a clear path toward commercialization. The role is hands-on, working in a fast-paced laboratory and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance the next generation of vaccine drug products. Responsibilities
Design and perform hypothesis-driven formulation and process development experiments for sterile vaccine drug products (buffers, stabilizers, antigen/adjuvant, vials, syringes) across multiple vaccine modalities (subunit, conjugate, live-attenuated, etc.) Prepare formulations and fill vials/syringes for characterization and animal studies using aseptic techniques and GLP standards; support technology transfer to GMP manufacturing Conduct stability and forced-degradation studies; analyze data, summarize results, and document findings in electronic lab notebooks and technical reports Operate and troubleshoot benchtop equipment (mixing, filtration, lyophilization), instruments (pH, balances, pipettes), and analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF) Collaborate with discovery, analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to achieve project deliverables Continuously learn and apply emerging literature, methods, and technologies to optimize formulations and processes Support analytical characterization (osmolality, viscosity, pH, dynamic light scattering) of formulated products Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment and adhere to safety protocols Draft, review, and execute batch manufacturing protocols Qualifications
B.S. in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Materials Science, or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with sterile technique, buffer preparation, and sample handling Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience maintaining laboratory documentation Data analysis and visualization skills to summarize experimental results Mechanical aptitude for maintaining and operating lab equipment Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Preferred Skills
Familiarity with biophysical/biochemical analytical techniques (e.g., DLS, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, UV/Vis) Understanding of aseptic/formulation processes in non-GMP or GMP environments Experience with statistical/design-of-experiments tools (JMP, Minitab) or numerical software (Matlab) Prior experience in formulation, filtration, analytical/biochemical/biophysical characterization, or process development Passion for pharmaceutical innovation and improving global health outcomes
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