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Associate Scientist II, Genomic Medicine (AAV) Drug Product Development

New Haven, CT 06510

Posted: 03/19/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618104 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

This is what you will do:
The successful candidate will join the Genomic Medicine Drug Product Development group. This individual will be an integral part of a dynamic and growing group of scientists and engineers developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) based gene therapy products within the larger organization.
This team member will execute studies for the development of AAV formulations, fill-finish processes, and clinical device compatibility to ensure clinical and commercial readiness.

You will be responsible for:
• Execution of formulation studies and non-GMP stability studies for AAV-based drug candidates.
• Clinical administrative device compatibility and In-use studies for clinical dosing enablement.
• Supporting the development of GMP fill finish processes.
• Developing presentations for internal presentations.
• Technical report authoring and data verification.

You will need to have:
• Required:
o BS in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field with 2+ years, a MS with 1+ years of relevant experience.
o Hands on experience with biologic drug development.
o Understanding of protein chemistry, formulation, and degradation.
o Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional settings.
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly Valued:
o Experience developing stabilizing, clinically acceptable formulations, and fill finish processes for biologics.
o Experience with biopharmaceutical assays (CE, SEC, SVP analysis, DLS, etc.).

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.