Formulation Associate Scientist Entry Level

Pacelabs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Pace is seeking an Associate Scientist – Animal Health R&D to support formulation development for sterile injectable and freeze-dried products. The role involves coordinating early developability studies, stability testing, and data analysis under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to cross-functional projects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and 0–2 years of lab experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience, internships or research preferred.
• Hands-on experience with standard laboratory equipment.
• Ability to design, execute, and document experiments with clear objectives and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, monitor, and document early developability and pre-formulation assessments.
• Organize and execute stability studies per regulatory guidelines.
• Characterize drug candidates using analytical tools (DSC, DLS, Zetasizer, viscometry, particle analysis).
• Support formulation and process development for sterile injectable and lyophilized products.
• Document data in electronic notebooks and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences/related

Tools

DSC

DLS

Zetasizer

Viscometry

HPLC

SEC

Job description

## Formulation Associate ScientistApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Indianapolis, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR262026Shift:Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PMAre 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 others* Motivation to learn and grow within pharmaceutical science and developmentFind 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.