Formulations Scientist

Quality Chemical Laboratories; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories in Wilmington, NC is seeking a motivated scientist for our formulation development laboratory. You will focus on solid oral dosage forms and may gain exposure to parenteral formulations as growth areas expand.

The role requires independence from concept through transfer to cGMP manufacturing, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a customer-service orientation. A college degree and 3+ years in formulation development are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of formulation development experience.
• Experience with formulation development and early-stage tech transfer is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop solid oral dosage formulations from concept to prototype with robust characterization.
• Lead process development activities and technology transfer into cGMP manufacturing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory readiness and scale-up.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Positive can-do attitude

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.