Formulation Chemist II

Rubicon Research Limited; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Research Limited in Concord, Canada, seeks a Formulation Chemist – II/Sr. Formulation Chemist to drive formulation development and characterization for nasal and inhalation products.

You will independently manage assigned projects, ensuring timelines and regulatory compliance. The role requires 7–12 years in pharma R&D, expertise in lab-scale formulation and tech transfer, and collaboration across analytical, regulatory, supply chain, and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related fields.
• 7–12 years of experience in a pharmaceutical R&D lab or CMO setting.
• Experience in formulations in solutions, semi-solids or suspensions.
• Tech transfer experience and formulation development/characterization.
• Nasal/inhalation product development exposure is a plus; independent work capability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and characterize lab-scale batches (droplet size, particle size, spray pattern, plume geometry).
• Manage end-to-end product development from R&D to tech transfer.
• Facilitate transfer of lab-scale formulations to manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement comparability, stability and in-vitro methods for regulatory submissions (nasal/inhalation).
• Design manufacturing processes for nasal/inhalation dosage forms; conduct experiments based on scientific principles.
• Prepare and review test methods, protocols, reports, SOPs; train personnel as required.
• Document work in compliance with SOPs and cGMPs; liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior chemists and lab assistants.

Skills

Independent working

Strong communication

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

B.Sc. in pharmaceutical sciences or chemistry

Job description

The ‘Formulation Chemist – II/Sr. Formulation Chemist’ is a key member of the R&D team who be responsible to ensure the formulation development & characterization activities for the assigned products are carried out in a timely manner as per organization needs. This would be a mid-level role who would be independently looking after assigned projects & ensure compliance to timelines as well as scientific & regulatory principles.

Position / Job Title

Department

FD – R&D

Reporting To

Location

Concord - Canada

Years of Experience

7 - 12 years

Dosage Form

• Comprises of Formulation responsibilities including – preparation & characterization of lab scale formulation batches e.g., droplet size determinations, particle size determination, spray pattern, plume geometry, etc.
• Responsible for end to end product development from R&D to tech transfer
• Facilitate the transfer of lab scale developed formulations to manufacturing site
• Develop and implement comparability, stability, and in‑vitro test methods to support regulatory submissions of nasal & inhalation products
• Conducting experiments based on scientific principles to develop formulations and designing manufacturing processes for various dosage forms including liquid (solution or suspension forms) for nasal and/or inhalation route.
• Prepare and review test methods, protocols, reports and standard operating procedures and train personnel as required.
• Analyzing data and writing reports, protocols, test methods, SOPs, and other documents.
• Documenting laboratory work in compliance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Liaise with other cross functional department members including analytical, regulatory, supply chain, project management to facilitate project activities.
• Mentor junior chemists and lab assistants to ensure they conduct experiments in a compliant manner
• Support in regulatory documents preparation including development reports, correspondences

Qualifications & Pre‑Requisites

• B.Sc. degree or equivalent in an applicable discipline of science (pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, medical laboratory science or related)
• 7 - 12 years of experience in a pharmaceutical R&D laboratory and / or CMO setting
• Experience in development of formulations in solutions/ semi‑solids/ suspension dosage forms
• Experience in tech transfer and formulation development & characterization activities
• Exposure in development and characterization of nasal / inhalation products will be an asset Role requires independent working with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must be motivated and capable to handling independent projects
• Good written and oral communication skills

Additional notes

• Role may be required to work in afternoon shift (12 pm to 8 pm) on a need basis.
• Expected to travel overseas / within Canada on a need basis to manufacturing facility(ies) to participate in Technology transfer of products.