Formulation and Development Associate

RXinsider LTD.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Formulation and Development Associate – Animal Health R&D to provide hands-on support for early and late phase formulation and process development. Monday–Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour.

Join our mission to move science forward and improve health and safety in our communities. You will design, execute, analyze, and evaluate experiments for development objectives, document work with clear SOP-aligned methods, and collaborate with scientists and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with laboratory equipment.
• Strong problem‑solving, attention to detail, and high learning agility.
• Ability to work independently and with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documenting data.
• Demonstrated ownership and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in pharmaceutical science and drug product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and evaluate experiments for development objectives.
• Ensure experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives.
• Independently operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with scientists and manufacturing partners to share key learnings.
• Monitor and interpret study results and write technical summaries.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Technical curiosity

Learning agility

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related science

Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Overview

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

This Formulation and Development Associate – Animal Health R&D will provide hands‑on support for early and late phase formulation and process development.

Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and evaluate experiments that meet R&D product development objectives using hands‑on, scale‑down models of manufacturing processes
• Ensure experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives
• Technically manage small‑scale laboratory projects as required
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, observation, and technical report writing in collaboration with senior scientists and technicians
• Monitor and interpret drug product study results
• Organize and execute routine experimental work in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work
• Recognize and communicate atypical results/deviations and support investigation and resolution as needed
• Accurately document work in batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks
• Write and present technical summaries at department meetings and reviews
• Collaborate with scientists, cross‑functional teams, and manufacturing partners to share key learnings
• Participate in project meetings and contribute technical input
• Able to adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe behaviors by coworkers
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant laboratory experience will also be considered
• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience working with laboratory equipment
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and high learning agility
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross‑functional teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data
• Demonstrated ownership with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Interest in pharmaceutical science and drug product manufacturing, with a willingness to learn and grow in this area

Additional Preferences

• Experience troubleshooting scientific equipment
• Experience maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks
• Knowledge of and hands‑on experience with drug product development processes (e.g., extrusion, granulation, tablet compression)
• Familiarity with basic statistical concepts and data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to adapt flexibly and work effectively with others
• Motivation to learn and grow within pharmaceutical science and development

Other Information

• Intermittent exposure to elevated noise levels may occur
• Work may involve interaction with large equipment and potential mechanical hazards

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full‑time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.