Formulation & Manufacturing Chemist I

AptarGroup, Inc.; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401k with Company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aptar Pharma is seeking a Formulation & Manufacturing Chemist I to support early-phase development and cGMP manufacturing of orally inhaled and nasal drug products. The role blends hands-on manufacturing with lab formulation work across R&D and Manufacturing, requiring rigorous experiments and precise documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Engineering and has 0–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Engineering
• 0-5 years of relevant experience (laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering)
• GMP experience preferred but not required
• Strong laboratory discipline and willingness to learn GMP

Responsibilities

• Execute GMP manufacturing activities (formulation preparation, device filling, assembly)
• Document all activities in batch records with high accuracy
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements
• Support cleanroom operations and material control
• Prepare and evaluate lab-scale formulations
• Design and execute controlled formulation experiments

Job description

Formulation & Manufacturing Chemist I

Improving Health through Science and Technology!

At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be You, Be Aptar!

What You Will Do at Aptar Pharma:

The primary mission of the Formulation & Manufacturing Chemist I is to support early-phase development and cGMP manufacturing of orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs). This role combines hands‑on manufacturing execution with laboratory-based formulation development, requiring strong attention to detail, scientific rigor, and disciplined experimental practices. The individual will work across R&D and Manufacturing environments to prepare and evaluate formulations, troubleshooting process challenges, and support the transition of early‑stage formulations into GMP clinical production.

What Aptar Pharma Is Looking For:

• Execute GMP manufacturing activities (formulation preparation, device filling, assembly)
• Perform line setup, in-process checks, and equipment cleaning per SOPs
• Document all activities in batch records with high accuracy
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements
• Support cleanroom operations and material control
• Prepare and evaluate lab‑scale formulations
• Design and execute controlled formulation experiments
• Document procedures, observations, and results with precision
• Interpret experimental outcomes and identify process/formulation adjustments
• Troubleshoot formulation and process issues
• Support scale‑up of lab processes into GMP manufacturing
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Support technology transfer and clinical supply production
• Escalate deviations and inconsistencies in a structured manner

What you will bring on the journey

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Engineering

Experience

• 0-5 years of relevant experience (laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering)
• GMP experience preferred but not required
• Strong laboratory discipline and willingness to learn GMP required

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Careful and precise execution of formulations and experiments
• Ability to detect subtle inconsistencies in materials or processes
• Ability to operate in both R&D and GMP environments
• Strong hands‑on problem‑solving mindset
• Mechanical aptitude with process equipment
• Effective team communication

Ideal Backgrounds

• Laboratory technicians transitioning into pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Early‑career formulation scientists
• Engineers with hands‑on lab or process experience
• Candidates with strong experimental rigor, including non‑pharma backgrounds

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award‑winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role isUSD $61,000 to USD $83,000 annually.This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Aptaralso offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

BE YOU, BE APTAR!

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information

Aptar Pharma, NA 250 Route 303 North Congers, NY 10920

www.aptar.com

Improving Health through Science and Technology!