Formulation Scientist – Drug Product Development

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; 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 scientist to advance prototype dosage forms for exploratory studies. The role focuses on oral, topical and intravenous formulations for feasibility and small-scale manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with drug formulation, pre-formulation, and characterization techniques, plus strong documentation and teamwork skills to support cross-functional projects.

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 laboratory experience (wet or solid state).
• Experience with laboratory equipment and mechanical aptitude.
• Advanced characterization techniques (Raman, thermal analysis, dissolution).
• Ability to follow procedures reliably and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prototype formulations for exploratory studies in in-vitro and in-vivo models.
• Develop oral, topical and intravenous dosage forms for feasibility studies and small-scale manufacturing.
• Measure key formulation properties (solubility, tablet hardness, disintegration, pH, isotonicity, color).
• Assess chemical and physical stability and performance using in-vitro tests (non-sink dissolution, precipitation).
• Identify potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations.
• Develop protocols for preparation of formulations at preclinical/clinical study sites.

Skills

Drug formulation

Amorphous solid dispersions

Chemistry lab work

Lab equipment

Advanced characterization

Procedural discipline

Computer skills

MS Office

Modeling

Communication

Team mindset

Continuous learning

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a formulation scientist to advance prototype dosage forms for exploratory studies. The role focuses on oral, topical and intravenous formulations for feasibility and small-scale manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with drug formulation, pre-formulation, and characterization techniques, plus strong documentation and teamwork skills to support cross-functional projects.