Process Development Associate #26-28577

Us Tech Solutions; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a candidate to execute small molecule formulation experiments for oral solid dosage forms used in early-stage clinical studies. The role combines hands-on lab work with developing digital platform capabilities, supporting pre-clinical and clinical formulation development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in granulation, blending, tablet compression, and film coating, and is comfortable working in a GMP/SOP-driven

Qualifications

• Hands-on formulation laboratory experience for oral solid dosage forms.
• Ability to design and execute formulation experiments and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Execute small molecule formulation experiments to support oral solid dosage development for early-stage studies.
• Contribute to digital platform capabilities while supporting formulation and process development for pre-clinical and clinical forms.
• Independently conduct experiments, document results, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Balance hands-on work with digital and analytical responsibilities in a GMP/SOP-driven environment.

Job description

Duration: 3 years contract

Working Hours - Monday - Friday 8 - 5 PM

Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for executing small molecule formulation experiments to support the development of oral solid dosage forms for early-stage clinical studies.
• Additionally, you will contribute to the creation and optimization of digital platform capabilities while supporting experimental efforts to design and optimize drug product formulations and processes for pre-clinical and clinical solid oral dosage forms .
• The ideal candidate has hands-on formulation laboratory experience in oral solid dosage form development, including common unit operations such as granulation, blending, tablet compression, and film coating.
• Experience with material characterization techniques such as DSC, XRPD, as well as solid dosage form characterization, including friability, disintegration, dissolution, density, and flowability, is highly desirable. Understanding of solubility enabling formulations, particularly amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) and lipid-based formulations, is an additional advantage.
• The candidate should be able to independently execute experiments, analyze formulation and process data, accurately document results and observations, and clearly communicate findings to technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, organized, and scientifically curious, with a strong desire to learn. They are comfortable working in a GMP/SOP-driven environment and can effectively balance hands-on experimental work with digital and analytical responsibilities.

Top must have skills

• Understanding of typical unit operations for the manufacture of oral solid dosage forms, including granulation, roller compaction, drying, milling, blending, compression, and film coating.
• Knowledge of solubility-enabling formulation approaches for oral drug products would be desirable. Understanding of analytical and solid-state characterization such as DSC, HPLC, UV, PXRD as well as characterization of pharmaceutical materials and dosage forms, including density, friability, disintegration, dissolution, and flowability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, peers, management, and external partners.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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