Materials Scientist I/II — Pharma Characterization

WillHire; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WillHire seeks a Scientist I/II to execute pharmaceutical manufacturing and characterization studies, supporting global drug product development. They will set up unit operation parameters and troubleshoot critical issues to ensure timely batch completion.

Candidate will characterize drug product performance (flow, particle size, hardness, disintegration) using spectroscopic methods and perform instrument maintenance, calibration, safety, and documentation to support compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with unit operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Bulk powder characterization including density, size, flow, and imaging.
• Spectral analysis using IR, NIR or Raman is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up unit operation parameters for various processes and ensure timely batch completion.
• Characterize drug product performance such as flow, particle size, hardness and disintegration.
• Maintain and calibrate manufacturing instruments; ensure safety, compliance and documentation.

Skills

Bulk powder characterization

Spectroscopic analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Materials/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

Infrared spectroscopy

Near-infrared spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

Job description

WillHire seeks a Scientist I/II to execute pharmaceutical manufacturing and characterization studies, supporting global drug product development. They will set up unit operation parameters and troubleshoot critical issues to ensure timely batch completion.

Candidate will characterize drug product performance (flow, particle size, hardness, disintegration) using spectroscopic methods and perform instrument maintenance, calibration, safety, and documentation to support compliant operations.