Formulation Associate Scientist

Pace Analytical Life Sciences; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Analytical Life Sciences is seeking an Associate Scientist – Animal Health R&D in Indiana to support early and late phase formulation and process development. You will work under senior scientists to execute development studies for sterile injectable and lyophilized products, documenting results and contributing to decision-making.

The role involves hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to advance development programs while maintaining GDP-compliant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years in a laboratory setting, internship or undergraduate research preferred.
• Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment and documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, monitor, and document developability and pre-formulation studies.
• Organize stability studies and analyze data to support development decisions.
• Characterize drug candidates using biophysical tools and assess properties.
• Support formulation development for sterile injectable and lyophilized products.
• Document work in electronic notebooks following GDP guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Lab equipment use

Data interpretation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

DSC

DLS

Zetasizer

Viscometry

Job description

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

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.

Overview

This Associate Scientist – Animal Health R&D will provide hands-on support for early and late phase formulation and process development. This Associate Scientist will work under the guidance of senior scientists to execute formulation development studies for sterile injectable and freeze-dried (lyophilized) drug products.

Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00/hr

NOTE: This role is expected to last 12 months

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, monitor, and document early developability and pre-formulation assessments, including stress testing, compounding screening, and formulation development studies
• Ensure experimental work is well designed, executed, and documented with clear objectives and high-quality scientific standards
• Organize and execute accelerated and real-time stability studies in accordance with established methods, protocols, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Utilize biophysical and analytical tools, including DSC, DLS, Zetasizer, viscometry, and particle analysis, to characterize drug candidates and evaluate physicochemical properties
• Support process development activities for a variety of dosage forms, including sterile injectable and lyophilized products
• Accurately collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support formulation and process development decisions
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment relevant to assigned work
• Recognize, communicate, and support the investigation of atypical results, equipment issues, and experimental deviations as needed
• Accurately document experimental work in electronic laboratory notebooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Collaborate with scientists, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing partners to support the successful translation of laboratory findings into development programs
• Participate in project meetings and contribute technical input, study updates, and experimental findings
• Adapt to evolving project priorities and support multiple studies in a dynamic research and development environment
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe laboratory practices
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (including internships or undergraduate research) in a laboratory setting, preferably involving biologics or biopharmaceutical products.
• Hands-on experience working with standard laboratory equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, 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

Additional Preferences

• Familiarity with or exposure to analytical characterization techniques (e.g., SEC, HPLC, DLS, DSC, etc.)
• Exposure to protein formulation or lyophilization (freeze-drying) processes
• Experience using basic statistical tools or Excel for data organization and visualization
• Experience maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks
• Ability to adapt flexibly and work effectively with othersMotivation to learn and grow within pharmaceutical science and development

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.