Formulation Development Scientist — Prototype & Preclinical

Eurofins; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins seeks a formulation scientist to advance prototype drug formulations for preclinical and clinical studies in Groton, CT.

Responsibilities include developing oral, topical, and sterile dosage forms; evaluating solubility, dissolution, and stability; and ensuring adherence to procedures while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth in a dynamic lab setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with drug formulation and pre-formulation techniques.
• Experience with amorphous solid dispersions and modified release tablet design.
• Basic chemistry laboratory experience.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Raman, thermal analysis and dissolution.
• Ability to follow procedures reliably and consistently.
• Strong computer and organizational skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prototype formulations for exploratory studies in in‑vitro and in‑vivo models.
• Develop oral, topical and intravenous dosage forms for feasibility studies.
• Measure key properties like solubility, tablet hardness, disintegration, pH.
• Assess stability and performance of prototype formulations in tests.
• Identify potential stability and performance issues with prototypes.
• Develop protocols for formulation preparation at study sites.

Skills

Drug formulation

Pre-formulation

Amorphous dispersions

Modified release design

Raman spectroscopy

Thermal analysis

Dissolution testing

Basic chemistry

Lab equipment handling

MS Office

Mathematical modeling

Data organization

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Job description

Eurofins seeks a formulation scientist to advance prototype drug formulations for preclinical and clinical studies in Groton, CT.

Responsibilities include developing oral, topical, and sterile dosage forms; evaluating solubility, dissolution, and stability; and ensuring adherence to procedures while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth in a dynamic lab setting.