Associate Scientist
Cytokinetics
August 25, 2026
On-site
San Francisco Bay Area
Other
Responsibilities:
- Support the design, preparation, and evaluation of prototype formulations for oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules, suspensions, enabling formulations).
- Design, execute, and document experiments for formulation screening, optimization, process development, and product characterization.
- Evaluate formulation performance via physical, chemical, and biopharmaceutical characterization studies.
- Assist in the development and scale-up of drug product manufacturing processes.
- Analyze experimental data, summarize results, and communicate findings to project teams and management.
- Prepare technical reports, study protocols, laboratory documentation, and development summaries.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with DMPK, Analytical Development, Chemical Development, and other groups.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, raw material inventory, and samples.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, clean, and maintain formulation/process equipment; coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance.
- Serve as a lab safety representative/liaison with EH&S; support safety initiatives, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve lab operations, efficiency, and technical capabilities.
Qualifications:
- BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related with 6+ years industry experience; or MS with 4+ years.
- Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical formulation and/or drug product development.
- Working knowledge of oral solid dosage form development and product development processes.
- Experience conducting lab experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results.
- Hands-on experience with equipment for oral solid dose manufacturing (e.g., high shear granulation, milling, blending, tableting, film coating, spray drying).
- Advanced pharmaceutical characterization knowledge.
- CRO/CDMO experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; highly organized with attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Equity (stock options and/or RSUs), comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Application instructions:
- Please review the GDPR policy prior to applying.
- Support the design, preparation, and evaluation of prototype formulations for oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules, suspensions, enabling formulations).
- Design, execute, and document experiments for formulation screening, optimization, process development, and product characterization.
- Evaluate formulation performance via physical, chemical, and biopharmaceutical characterization studies.
- Assist in the development and scale-up of drug product manufacturing processes.
- Analyze experimental data, summarize results, and communicate findings to project teams and management.
- Prepare technical reports, study protocols, laboratory documentation, and development summaries.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with DMPK, Analytical Development, Chemical Development, and other groups.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, raw material inventory, and samples.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, clean, and maintain formulation/process equipment; coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance.
- Serve as a lab safety representative/liaison with EH&S; support safety initiatives, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve lab operations, efficiency, and technical capabilities.
Qualifications:
- BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related with 6+ years industry experience; or MS with 4+ years.
- Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical formulation and/or drug product development.
- Working knowledge of oral solid dosage form development and product development processes.
- Experience conducting lab experiments, analyzing data, and documenting results.
- Hands-on experience with equipment for oral solid dose manufacturing (e.g., high shear granulation, milling, blending, tableting, film coating, spray drying).
- Advanced pharmaceutical characterization knowledge.
- CRO/CDMO experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; highly organized with attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Equity (stock options and/or RSUs), comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
Application instructions:
- Please review the GDPR policy prior to applying.