Formulations Scientist

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories in Wilmington seeks a highly motivated scientist for our formulation development laboratory, focusing on solid oral dosage forms with potential parenteral experience.

The role requires independent work from concept through transfer to cGMP manufacturing, strong problem solving, and a customer-service mindset. A college degree plus at least 3 years in formulation development is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of formulation development experience.
• Experience with process development and technology transfer into cGMP manufacturing.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques, regulatory requirements, and early phase cGMP manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop solid oral dosage form formulations from concept through transfer to cGMP manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and optimize formulation processes.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth tech transfer.

Skills

Formulation development

cGMP knowledge

Analytical techniques

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related 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.