Formulation Scientist – Process Development (Onsite Irvine)

Ultimate Staffing; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Irvine, CA is seeking a Formulation Scientist - Process Development to design and execute formulation studies, prepare and characterize formulations, and document results under GMP-like guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field, with 1–2 years of industry lab experience in formulation development and familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC or UV-Vis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct formulation studies to support development with supervision.
• Maintain accurate lab notes and ensure data integrity in notebook entries.
• Review internal documents and prepare technical memos and reports.
• Complete trainings as required by Quality as a GMP-aligned employee.

Skills

Lab teamwork

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Particle size analysis

Dissolution

Rheology

pH

Osmolality

Job description

Ultimate Staffing in Irvine, CA is seeking a Formulation Scientist - Process Development to design and execute formulation studies, prepare and characterize formulations, and document results under GMP-like guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field, with 1–2 years of industry lab experience in formulation development and familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC or UV-Vis.