Formulation Scientist II

Primary Talent Partners; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners in Rahway, NJ seeks a Formulation Scientist II for a 12‑month onsite contract with a multinational pharmaceutical company. The role centers on sterile product development, formulation optimization, and hands‑on laboratory execution to support development programs.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, preparing buffers, performing development batches, aseptic filling, and conducting analytical studies (pH, osmolality, viscosity, DLS, HPLC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with 5+ years, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0–1 year of experience.
• Experience in sterile formulation and pharmaceutical development required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute hypothesis‑driven formulation and process‑development experiments for sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare common formulation buffers, reagents, and execute development batches/fill finish in appropriate containers using aseptic techniques and GLP where applicable.
• Support processing activities for solution or lyophilized formulations, or other dosage‑form preparation techniques as required.
• Conduct formulation characterization and analytical studies (pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle‑size, HPLC).
• Draft, review, and execute protocols; maintain clear laboratory notebooks and records.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to meet project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory

Sterile formulation development

Process development

Aseptic filling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemical Engineering / Biochemistry / Chemistry

PhD (0–1 year) or higher

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a 12 month contract opening for a Formulation Scientist II to join a multinational pharmaceutical company for an onsite position operating out of Rahway, NJ. Pay: $46.00/hr - $56.00/hr based on experience and academia. Contract: 12 months, extensions likely, conversion possible. Type: W-2, cannot support C2C or provide visa sponsorship; no benefits or PTO; ACA compliant medical package available for enrollment

Responsibilities

The Formulation Scientist will provide hands‑on support to the Sterile Formulation Sciences team at the Rahway site. The primary focus of the position will be project work supporting sterile pharmaceutical product development, with emphasis on formulation composition, process development, and laboratory execution. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, preparation, testing, analysis, and documentation of formulation compositions and process definitions while collaborating with cross‑functional scientific and operational partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute hypothesis‑driven formulation and process‑development experiments for sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare common formulation buffers, reagents, and execute development batches/fill finish in appropriate containers using appropriate aseptic techniques and Good Laboratory Practices, as applicable.
• Support processing activities for solution or lyophilized formulations, or other dosage‑form preparation techniques as required.
• Conduct formulation characterization and selected analytical studies, including pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle‑size measurements, dynamic light scattering, and HPLC.
• Support stability and stress studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and document conclusions in laboratory notebooks, protocols, and technical reports.
• Draft, review, and execute protocols supporting laboratory batches and process‑development activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory records.
• Support laboratory readiness through equipment care, material preparation, and maintenance of a clean and organized working environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including analytical operations, manufacturing, and other scientific teams, to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Continuously learn and apply relevant literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulation compositions and processes.
• Perform all work safely and in compliance with applicable site procedures and safety policies.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree, or PHD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s with 5+ years, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0‑1 year of experience.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent hands‑on laboratory skills in pharmaceutical formulation, sterile product development, process development, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑driven, independent, meticulous in execution, organized, attentive to timelines, and motivated to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interface with cross‑functional scientific professionals.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with biologics and sterile formulation.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience in formulation and/or process development.
• Understanding of formulation and aseptic processes in a non‑GMP/GLP environment.
• Experience with process development and benchtop unit operations, including mixing, pumping, filtration, and lyophilization.
• Familiarity with additional biophysical or biochemical analytical methods such as DLS, DSC, DSF, SDS-PAGE, or UV/Vis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
• Statistical software such as JMP

Key Skills

• Strong hands‑on wet‑lab experience
• Biologics formulation development
• Preparation of formulation buffers, reagents, and protein formulations
• Execution of development batches
• Aseptic filling of vials and prefilled syringes
• Setup and management of stability studies
• Good laboratory practices
• Sample submission and cross‑functional collaboration
• Data analysis, interpretation, graphing, and plotting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with osmolality, pH, and viscosity testing

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]

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