Formulation Development Scientist

Placements24; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with employer

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Formulation Development Scientist to join their Research & Development team in East London. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing pharmaceutical formulations for both new and existing products, ensuring stability, efficacy, and manufacturability.

You will work with a variety of dosage forms and play a key part in the drug development lifecycle, from pre-formulation studies to scale-up support, contributing to tangible

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proficiency in developing and characterizing various dosage forms.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, dissolution testing, and physical characterization.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for the development of various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Perform pre-formulation studies, including characterization of APIs and excipients.
• Optimize formulations to achieve desired drug release profiles, stability, and bioavailability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for testing formulated products.
• Provide technical support during technology transfer and scale-up activities to manufacturing.
• Document all research activities, experimental results, and conclusions in detailed reports.

Skills

Pharmaceutical formulation development

Analytical methods

HPLC

Dissolution testing

GMP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD in a related field

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Physical characterization methods

Job description

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Formulation Development Scientist to join their Research & Development team in East London . This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing pharmaceutical formulations for both new and existing products, ensuring stability, efficacy, and manufacturability. You will work with a variety of dosage forms and play a key part in the drug development lifecycle, from pre-formulation studies to scale-up support. This position offers a chance to contribute to tangible product development in a dedicated pharmaceutical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for the development of various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables).
• Perform pre-formulation studies, including characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Optimize formulations to achieve desired drug release profiles, stability, and bioavailability.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for testing formulated products.
• Provide technical support during technology transfer and scale-up activities to manufacturing.
• Document all research activities, experimental results, and conclusions in detailed reports.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development .
• Proficiency in developing and characterizing various dosage forms.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, dissolution testing, and physical characterization methods.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced training.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities and equipment in East London .
• A collaborative and innovative R&D culture.