Formulation Scientist (Preclinical & Small-Scale)

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a formulation-focused scientist to prepare prototype formulations for exploratory studies and to develop oral, topical, and IV dosage forms for feasibility studies. You will measure key properties like solubility, hardness, disintegration, and pH, and assess stability using in vitro tests to identify potential issues.

You will also develop protocols for preclinical and clinical study sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Adept in Microsoft Office.
• Mathematical or Mechanistic Modeling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, tablets, capsules, powder blends, semi-solid dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile liquids) for exploratory studies.
• 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).
• 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).
• Identify potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations.
• Development of protocols for preparation of formulations at preclinical and clinical study sites

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Modeling

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Tools

Raman

Thermal analysis

Dissolution

Spray drying

Hot melt extrusion

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a formulation-focused scientist to prepare prototype formulations for exploratory studies and to develop oral, topical, and IV dosage forms for feasibility studies. You will measure key properties like solubility, hardness, disintegration, and pH, and assess stability using in vitro tests to identify potential issues.

You will also develop protocols for preclinical and clinical study sites.