Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Professional growth and conferences

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Formulation Scientist to join the R&D team in Roanoke, USA, to advance new drug formulations and improve existing ones for optimal delivery, stability, and efficacy. You will work in a state-of-the-art lab, collaborating with scientists to move products from concept to market.

The role requires a Ph.D. or Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with at least 4 years of hands-on formulation experience and strong knowledge of dosage forms and drug

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in various dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment for formulation preparation and characterization (e.g., mixers, granulators, tablet presses, dissolution testers).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize novel dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical preparations).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of APIs and excipients.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing formulation performance and stability.
• Scale-up laboratory formulations to pilot and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Prepare formulation development reports and contribute to regulatory submission documents.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and scientific advancements in pharmaceutical formulation.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical method development

Scale-up

Regulatory documentation

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Tablet presses

Dissolution testers

Granulators

Mixers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist to join their Research and Development department in East London. This role is pivotal in the development of new drug formulations and the improvement of existing ones, ensuring optimal drug delivery, stability, and efficacy. You will work within a state-of-the-art laboratory, collaborating with a team of scientists and technicians to bring novel pharmaceutical products from concept to market. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge pharmaceutical development in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize novel dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical preparations).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for assessing formulation performance and stability.
• Scale-up laboratory formulations to pilot and commercial manufacturing processes.
• Prepare formulation development reports and contribute to regulatory submission documents.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and scientific advancements in pharmaceutical formulation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in various dosage forms and drug delivery systems.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment for formulation preparation and characterization (e.g., mixers, granulators, tablet presses, dissolution testers).
• Strong understanding of materials science, physical chemistry, and drug stability principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending scientific conferences.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative and innovative research environment.