Preclinical Formulations Scientist

Eurofins; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full time benefits including

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career Development and continuing

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Associate Formulations Scientist for a client site in San Diego, CA. The role supports preformulation and formulation development under guidance, preparing and characterizing prototype formulations for preclinical studies.

Responsibilities include plotting formulations, analyzing properties, and performing HPLC-based assays while maintaining accurate ELN records and adhering to company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with drug formulation and preformulation techniques.
• Experience preparing formulations and running feasibility studies.
• Quantitative analytical HPLC experience.
• Experience running routine lab work (HPLC, DSC, PXRD, spectroscopy, solubility determinations, dissolution testing, suspension processing).
• Ability to learn new techniques and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong computer, scientific and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, etc.) for exploratory studies.
• Measure key properties of active compounds and formulations (solubility, pH, isotonicity, color, gelling).
• Assess chemical and physical stability of prototype formulations.
• Evaluate prototype formulations with in-vitro tests (non-sink dissolution, precipitation).
• Run quantitative analysis using HPLC and supporting techniques (DSC, PXRD, spectroscopy).
• Write protocols for laboratory studies.
• Record experimental procedures in ELN.
• Follow procedures and elevate issues as appropriate.

Skills

Drug formulation

Preformulation

HPLC

Analytical techniques

Record keeping

Communication

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

DSC

PXRD

Spectroscopy

Dissolution testing

Solubility determinations

Job description

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Associate Formulations Scientist for a client site in San Diego, CA. The role supports preformulation and formulation development under guidance, preparing and characterizing prototype formulations for preclinical studies.

Responsibilities include plotting formulations, analyzing properties, and performing HPLC-based assays while maintaining accurate ELN records and adhering to company policies.