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# Associate Scientist, Formulations at Cytokinetics

Compensation · Listed in posting

$121,500 – $141,750/yr

**Location**
: South San Francisco, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Aug 25, 2026

## Description

Cytokinetics is hiring an Associate Scientist, Formulation Development, to support prototype formulation and drug product development for small-molecule therapies. The role manages laboratory operations, designs and executes formulation experiments, characterizes oral solid dosage forms, assists with process development and scale-up, prepares technical documentation, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The position is based onsite in South San Francisco and requires a relevant bachelor's degree with 6+ years of industry experience or a master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, along with extensive hands-on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment experience.

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