Lyophilization Scientist

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 & animal studies using aseptic technique and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); support transfer to GMP manufacturing. Conduct stability and forced-degradation studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and author technical reports and electronic notebook entries. Operate and troubleshoot benchtop unit operations (mixing, filtration, pumping, lyophilization), common lab instruments (pH, scales, pipettes), and analytical tools (DLS, SLS, KF, DSC, DSF) Collaborate with cross-functional teams (discovery, analytical, manufacturing, regulatory) to meet project timelines and deliverables. Continuously learn and apply current literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulations and processes. Support selected analytical studies on formulated products such as osmolality, viscosity, pH, and dynamic light scattering.Follow safe laboratory practices and maintain the work area in a clean orderly and safe manner.Draft, review and execute protocols for batch manufacture.