Scientist II
TR/080583
Posted: 13/01/2026
- $46 - $49 per hour, Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental and 401K options
- United States, California, Irvine
- Contract
Scientist II
$46 - $49/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Work schedule - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Onsite in Irvine, CA
Orion Group and Our largest US client are starting the year off right with an exciting contract opportunity for Scientists in Irvine, CA! Our client is seeking candidates with working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products.
Don’t pass on the amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!
Key Responsibilities:
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
$46 - $49/hr with medical benefits available at a cost
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Work schedule - Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Onsite in Irvine, CA
Orion Group and Our largest US client are starting the year off right with an exciting contract opportunity for Scientists in Irvine, CA! Our client is seeking candidates with working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products.
Don’t pass on the amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting laboratory experiments for development of pharmaceutical products, with focus on sterile liquid dosage forms under supervision and guidance of the group members.
- Conducting analytical & characterization experiments to generate scientifically sound data supporting the formulation and manufacturing process development efforts of liquid dosage forms.
- Designing & interpreting experiments independently whenever the situation demands.
- Employing problem-solving and creative scientific skills.
- Working independently to generate accurate, reliable data on time and accurately documenting in electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Practicing good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Upon assignment given by the team, the candidate will independently plan and execute lab-scale experiments related to sterile liquid formulation and manufacturing process development.
- Additional responsibilities include proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation to ensure laboratory operational capability.
- The candidate must conduct their work activities in compliance with all company internal requirements and with applicable regulatory requirements. Company internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.
- This position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or other relevant scientific discipline with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience or a master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant industry experience.
- The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of formulation and manufacturing process development for sterile liquid drug products, including solutions, emulsions, and suspensions.
- Experience with various sterilization techniques for liquid drug products, such as filtration, and autoclaving, is desired.
- The candidate should have experience with analytical measurements and characterization techniques such as pH, osmolality, viscosity/rheology, turbidity, particle size, and physical appearance.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC (with detectors such as UV, PDA, and RI) is also desired.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Must be proficient using Word, Excel, and statistical software. Knowledge of fundamental application of statistics is preferred.
- Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports is desired.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Justin Mertel
Recruitment Consultant
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