Formulation Scientist | Scale-Up & Tech Transfer

Viatris Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a formulation scientist to design and scale up processes for new products, evaluate testing results, and troubleshoot during manufacturing. The role involves preparing tech transfer and regulatory documents and supporting ongoing tech transfer for existing products.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s with 2–4 years’ pharma experience, knowledge of cGMPs, and strong writing and communication skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in pharma or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design formulations and processes for new products and manufacture development, optimization and scale-up batches.
• Evaluate product testing results and finalize production formulations and processes.
• Troubleshoot problems during scale-ups or production.
• Write tech transfer reports, development reports and regulatory documents for new product submissions.
• Provide technical support of tech transfer activities for existing products.
• Report project status and timelines to supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulations and safety.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organization

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

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

Master’s degree with 2 years of experience

Doctorate with 0-2 years’ experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a formulation scientist to design and scale up processes for new products, evaluate testing results, and troubleshoot during manufacturing. The role involves preparing tech transfer and regulatory documents and supporting ongoing tech transfer for existing products.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s with 2–4 years’ pharma experience, knowledge of cGMPs, and strong writing and communication skills. Travel may be required.