Formulations Scientist

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL) in Wilmington, NC seeks a highly motivated scientist for the formulation development lab. The role focuses on solid oral dosage forms, with parenteral experience considered as growth for the company.

You will drive development from concept through transfer to cGMP manufacturing. The candidate should hold a college degree and have at least 3 years of formulation development experience, with familiarity in process development, technology transfer into cGMP

Qualifications

• 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 regulatory requirements, and early phase cGMP manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop solid oral dosage forms and related dosage forms.
• Lead technology transfer activities from development to cGMP manufacturing.
• Collaborate with analytical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development.

Skills

Formulation development

Solid oral dosage forms

Parenteral dosage forms

Process development

Technology transfer

Analytical techniques

Regulatory knowledge

cGMP manufacturing

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.