Materials Scientist

Tundra Technical Solutions; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions seeks a Material Scientist I/II to advance pharmaceutical drug product development through hands-on materials characterization, experimental studies, and careful laboratory operations. This is a fully onsite role within a technical, collaborative environment.

Approximately 70% of the role is experimental work and 30% involves laboratory management, documentation, record keeping, and audit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a materials-related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with materials characterization.
• Experience with bulk powder characterization, particle sizing, or imaging.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on experiments supporting material and drug product development.
• Characterize materials and processes used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate lab records and support audits.
• Set up process parameters and troubleshoot issues.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance in a timeline-driven environment.

Skills

Materials science

Laboratory experience

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Infrared spectroscopy

Near-infrared spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

Powder characterization tools

Job description

We are seeking a Material Scientist I/II to support pharmaceutical drug product development through hands-on materials characterization, experimental studies, and laboratory operations. This is a fully onsite role within a technical, collaborative environment.

Approximately 70% of the role is experimental work and 30% involves laboratory management, documentation, record keeping, and audit support.

What You’ll Do

• Execute hands-on experiments supporting pharmaceutical material and drug product development.
• Work with various pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including direct compression, roller compaction, high-shear granulation, and fluid-bed granulation.
• Characterize bulk powders and materials, including bulk density, particle size, flowability, and imaging.
• Support analytical characterization using spectroscopic techniques such as infrared, near-infrared, and Raman.
• Set up and evaluate process parameters and support successful completion of experimental batches.
• Troubleshoot material and process-related issues.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, documentation, and compliance materials for audits.
• Follow laboratory safety and quality requirements while working in a timeline-driven environment.
• Frequently lift equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• Hands‑on laboratory or experimental experience with materials characterization is strongly preferred.
• Experience with bulk powder characterization, particle sizing, flowability, density, or imaging is highly desirable.
• Experience with spectroscopy, particularly infrared techniques, is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a technical team environment and manage multiple priorities.

Experience Level

• Scientist I: Early-career candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and relevant academic or hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Scientist II: Candidates with stronger hands‑on experience in materials characterization and pharmaceutical/chemical processes are preferred.