Job Description
Description Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: The Scientist, Biologics Formulation Development will establish and lead formulation development activities within the Process Development department while also driving downstream process development of biologics programs. This role is responsible for defining formulation strategies, executing technical studies, and supporting cross-functional integration as the capability expands. Additional responsibilities include designing downstream purification processes for protein-based biologics, viral clearance studies, scale-down and scale-up activities, and technology transfer to manufacturing. The individual will collaborate closely with Upstream Process Development, Analytical Sciences, MSAT, Manufacturing, Program Management, and external partners to support client programs. Essential Functions: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Lead formulation development for biologics, including pre-formulation assessments, excipient screening, and stability studies. Extensive hands-on experience with analytical techniques for protein characterization, including DLS, DSF, SEC, CE, rheology, and spectroscopy. Expertise in developing high concentration protein formulations and resolving issues such as aggregation, viscosity, and solubility. Able to identify and mitigate formulation risks including precipitation and chemical degradation. Design experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical protocols, reports, and development summaries. Design and interpret analytical t