Lead Formulations Scientist — AI-Driven Drug Formulations

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a Principal Formulations Scientist to develop complex drug formulations and assess poorly behaved compounds at our San Diego site. The role combines hands-on lab work with data-driven modeling and AI-enabled approaches to advance new molecules.

The candidate will design experiments, interpret PK/solubility data, and contribute to ELN standards while collaborating with CROs and external partners. A PhD and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field; 0–2+ years of related experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Candidates within commuting distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype and complex formulations for oral, subcutaneous, and/or intravenous delivery to support in-vitro and in-vivo studies.
• Formulate and characterize poorly behaved compounds and develop strategies to overcome solubility or stability limitations.
• Contribute to compound risk assessments using physicochemical properties and in vivo data.
• Design and interpret studies of solubility, stability, and in-vitro performance.
• Apply analytical techniques to characterize compounds and formulations.
• Use PBPK/PBBM tools to predict compound and formulation performance.
• Partner in applying AI to advance new molecules.
• Curate data from CROs and external partners.
• Write and review study protocols and technical reports.
• Record work in an ELN and help develop ELN standards.

Skills

Complex formulations

Compound risk assessments

Analytical skills

AI prompting

Communication

PBPK/PBBM software

Statistical analysis

ELN standards

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

GastroPlus

PBPK/PBBM software

Job description

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a Principal Formulations Scientist to develop complex drug formulations and assess poorly behaved compounds at our San Diego site. The role combines hands-on lab work with data-driven modeling and AI-enabled approaches to advance new molecules.

The candidate will design experiments, interpret PK/solubility data, and contribute to ELN standards while collaborating with CROs and external partners. A PhD and US work authorization are required.