Formulations Scientist

Quality Chemical Laboratories; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories in Wilmington, NC is seeking a highly motivated scientist for the formulation development laboratory. The role focuses on solid oral dosage forms, with growth options into parenteral as the company expands.

You will work from concept and prototype through transfer to cGMP manufacturing, independently managing development projects. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of formulation development experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and a customer service

Qualifications

• Experience in formulation development and dosage form science.
• Strong problem solving and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop solid oral dosage forms from concept through transfer to cGMP manufacturing (pilot to production).
• Collaborate on process development and technology transfer to cGMP facilities.
• Ensure familiarity with analytical techniques and regulatory requirements during development.

Skills

Formulation development

Process development

Technology transfer

Regulatory requirements

Analytical techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL), a pharmaceutical testing, manufacturing, and development lab in Wilmington, is seeking a highly motivated scientist for our formulation development laboratory. The focus of this position is solid oral dosage forms but other dosage form experience, especially parenteral, will be considered as this is an area of growth for the company. Must be capable of working independently from concept and product prototype through transfer to cGMP Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving abilities, excellent customer service mindset, and a positive can do attitude. A college degree is required with at least 3 years’ experience in formulation development. Experience in process development and technology transfer into cGMP manufacturing, familiarity with analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, and early phase cGMP manufacturing is preferred.

QCL offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package as well as great potential for career advancement and leadership in a rapidly growing company.