Formulation Development Scientist - Prototyping & Early-Stage

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a formulation specialist to prepare prototypes and develop multiple dosage forms for feasibility studies and small-scale manufacturing. You will measure key properties, assess stability, and identify issues using in-vitro tests to support preclinical and clinical sites.

The role requires experience in amorphous dispersions, modified release designs, and practical chemistry lab skills, with strong data recording and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with drug formulation and pre-formulation techniques.
• Experience with amorphous solid dispersions (spray dried dispersions or hot melt extrusion) and modified release tablet design.
• Basic chemistry (wet or solid state) laboratory experience.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment, mechanically inclined.
• Experience with more advanced characterization techniques such as Raman, thermal analysis and dissolution.
• Ability to follow procedures reliably and consistently,
• Strong computer and organizational skills; Adept in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of prototype formulations for exploratory studies in in-vitro and in-vivo models.
• Development of oral, topical and intravenous (sterile) dosage forms for feasibility studies and small scale manufacturing operations.
• Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as solubility, tablet hardness, disintegration, pH, isotonicity, color, gelling tendency, etc.).
• Assessment of the chemical and physical stability of prototype formulations, as well as the performance of prototype formulations using in-vitro tests (non-sink dissolution, precipitation, etc.).
• Identify potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations.
• Development of protocols for preparation of formulations at preclinical and clinical study sites.

Skills

Drug formulation

Pre-formulation

Amorphous dispersions

Modified release

Chemistry lab

Raman analysis

Thermal analysis

Dissolution testing

Attention to detail

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a formulation specialist to prepare prototypes and develop multiple dosage forms for feasibility studies and small-scale manufacturing. You will measure key properties, assess stability, and identify issues using in-vitro tests to support preclinical and clinical sites.

The role requires experience in amorphous dispersions, modified release designs, and practical chemistry lab skills, with strong data recording and teamwork abilities.