Formulation Chemist (Drug Product)

Job type:; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. seeks a hands-on Formulation Chemist to support Drug Product development from concept through GMP manufacturing, advancing oral dosage forms from bench scale to commercial readiness.

You will lead formulation studies, scale-up, tech transfer, and GMP production activities, draft protocols and batch records, troubleshoot challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cGMP, GLP, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering/Chemistry with >5 years’ experience or Ph.D in Chemistry with >2-3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical-related industry.
• Strong knowledge of drug product development, GMPs and hands-on experience with oral dosage process equipment and related technologies.
• Must be highly motivated with a proven record of success in multiple projects.
• Must be well organized and able to meet project timeline commitments.
• Must work well in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation development studies in an R&D setting.
• Lead process development, scale-up, and transfer to GMP manufacturing.
• Support and execute GMP production activities.
• Draft protocols, batch records, and contribute to GMP documentation (SOPs, ERP systems).
• Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on client updates and cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Formulation development

GMP operations

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry (with >2-3 years pharma exp)

Tools

Oral dosage process equipment

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on and innovative Formulation Chemist to support Drug Product development from concept through to GMP manufacturing. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of formulation and process development, helping bring oral dosage forms from bench scale to commercial readiness.

You will lead the design and execution of formulation studies, support scale‑up and technology transfer, and play an active role in GMP production operations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams, solve complex process challenges, and contribute directly to delivering high-quality products for clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented scientist with strong technical expertise in oral dosage technologies and manufacturing processes, who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Highlights:

• Design and execute formulation development studies in an R&D setting
• Lead process development, scale‑up, and transfer to GMP manufacturing
• Support and execute GMP production activities
• Draft protocols, batch records, and contribute to GMP documentation (SOPs, ERP systems)
• Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, driving continuous improvement
• Collaborate on client updates and cross‑functional project teams
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP, GLP, and safety standards

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering/Chemistry with >5 years’ experience or Ph.D in Chemistry with >2-3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical‑related industry
• Must have a strong knowledge of drug product development, GMP’s and hands‑on experience with oral dosage process equipment and related technologies
• Must be highly motivated and have a proven record of success in multiple projects
• Must be well organized and able to meet project timeline commitments
• Must work well in a multi‑disciplinary team environment and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The starting annual base compensation for this position is $75,000 CAD. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

WHO ARE WE?

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. provides a fully integrated suite of services to support drug substance and drug product development from the IND enabling development stage, through to phase II & III supply, and commercial validation and manufacturing for niche APIs. In addition to a continuing flow of interesting and challenging projects for global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is committed to growing its state‑of‑the‑art organization, with continued investments in its people, modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Additional information

At Eurofins we offer excellent full‑time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation:Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca .

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work.To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca