Associate Scientist III: Formulation & Tech Transfer

ARx Pharma; Glen Rock (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ARx Pharma is seeking a hands-on Pharmaceutical Scientist to assist in development and testing of new products, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met. The role covers R&D, tech transfer, and GMP manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Pharmaceutical/Medical Sciences or Chemistry with 0–4 years’ experience in product development (PhD with 0–2 years in transdermal/topical/oral delivery is a plus). Strong English communication and ERP proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical/ Medical Sciences/ Chemistry or equivalent, 0–4 years in product development or PhD with 0–2 years in transdermal/topical/oral delivery.
• Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 211, QbD, PAT, ICH & ISO.
• Experience with analytical techniques and data analysis; ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, testing, and analysis of pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Lead scale-up and tech transfer activities; support manufacture of validation/clinical batches.
• Develop formulations and select raw materials; optimize processes and evaluate performance and stability.
• Draft SOPs and project reports; present technical data to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Lab testing

Dissolution studies

cGMP

Quality compliance

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Pharmaceutical/Medical Sciences/Chemistry

PhD in pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences (optional)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ARx Pharma is seeking a hands-on Pharmaceutical Scientist to assist in development and testing of new products, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met. The role covers R&D, tech transfer, and GMP manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Pharmaceutical/Medical Sciences or Chemistry with 0–4 years’ experience in product development (PhD with 0–2 years in transdermal/topical/oral delivery is a plus). Strong English communication and ERP proficiency are required.