Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract)
4D Molecular Therapeutics · Emeryville, California
Posted 7 days ago · $39.00 - $45.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days 4D Molecular Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 22 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of 4D Molecular Therapeutics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 4D Molecular Therapeutics
- low 1 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 4D Molecular Therapeutics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 4D Molecular Therapeutics.
About this role
The Research Associate, Formulation Development (Contract) role at 4DMT involves supporting pre-formulation and formulation development activities for biologic products. Daily tasks include executing high-throughput formulation screening, conducting stability studies, performing formulation analytics, and collaborating with various departments. This position requires onsite lab work in Emeryville, California, and emphasizes a strong foundational knowledge of laboratory skills and a willingness to learn.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelors of Science Degree
- 0+ years of experience within the Biotech or similar industry
- Strong foundational laboratory skills including accurate pipetting, solution preparation, weighing, basic laboratory calculations, and data organization using Excel
- Hands-on laboratory experience gained through academic research, internships, or industry
- General competency in Microsoft based applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice to have
- Experience with preformulation, formulation development, stability studies, drug-product process development, or downstream process development
- Experience with biologics, including proteins, antibodies, or AAV/gene therapy
- Prior experience with statistical tools (e.g., JMP) or Prefilled Syringe development
Worth weighing
- Contract role requires onsite work five days a week
- No travel required currently, but future travel opportunities may arise
- Hourly compensation range provided, but actual salary depends on various factors
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