Lead Formulations Supervisor | GLP-CRO Lab Start-Up | Remote

Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC is seeking a hands-on Supervisor, Formulations to lead dose formulation and test material management within a CRO environment. You will mentor staff, help establish a new laboratory, and drive SOP development to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and 2–3 years of formulations experience, preferably in CRO settings. Strong organizational skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on formulations experience required with 2–3 years in a CRO setting.
• Experience training or leading laboratory staff is preferred.
• Strong documentation and SOP development experience.
• Knowledge of GLP regulations and regulated laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily dose formulation and test material management activities for preclinical studies.
• Prepare and oversee formulation of test articles, vehicle formulations, and solutions per study protocols.
• Support start-up and expansion of a new laboratory with workflows and equipment organization.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain SOPs for laboratory operations and compliance.
• Train and mentor Formulations staff and laboratory personnel.
• Manage receipt, inventory, storage, retention, and disposition of test materials.
• Support Dose Formulation Analysis and ensure accurate documentation and sample tracking.
• Collaborate with Study Directors and cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
• Monitor supplies, equipment maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Ensure activities align with GLP, company policies, and quality standards.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Formulations experience

Leadership/mentoring

SOP development

Documentation

GLP compliance

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC is seeking a hands-on Supervisor, Formulations to lead dose formulation and test material management within a CRO environment. You will mentor staff, help establish a new laboratory, and drive SOP development to ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science and 2–3 years of formulations experience, preferably in CRO settings. Strong organizational skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential.