Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, North Chicago
Apr 13, 2026
Position Title: Scientist III Duration: 12 Months (1 Year Contract) Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 Work Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite) Job Description: Product Development Science and Technology (PDS&T) is seeking a motivated Scientist to support parenteral drug product process development, as well as commercial site scale-up and tech transfer. The candidate independently designs and executes lab studies to develop robust manufacturing processes for clinical-phase and commercial products. This individual generates and analyzes precise, reliable, and reproducible data promptly, either independently or under the guidance of a senior scientific leader. This role is an integral part of the product development and CMC teams. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or PhD (0+ years) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. Experience supporting process development of parenteral drug products. Design and execute studies to evaluate the chemical and physical stability of biologics under various conditions, including pH, ionic strength, temperature, light, and moisture. Assess the impact of manufacturing process stresses such as freeze-thaw, mixing, filtration, filling, and lyophilization to develop robust dosage forms. Interpret experimental results, identify deviations, and design follow-up studies to support development activities. Demonstrate strong scientific writing and verbal communication skills for effective data presentation and cross-functional collaboration. Job Responsibilities: Design and execute lab studies to support parenteral drug product process development Evaluate chemical and physical stability of biologics under various solution and process conditions Develop robust dosage forms for clinical and commercial manufacturing Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify deviations, and propose follow-up studies Support scale-up and tech transfer activities to commercial manufacturing sites Generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development and CMC teams