R&D Chemist: Formulation & GMP Development

Prismhr Hire; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Laboratories, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking an R&D Chemist to translate product concepts into physical formulations. The role involves formulation, laboratory testing, methods validation, and plant-scale trials within a GMP-regulated setting.

Responsibilities include preparing solutions, conducting chemical and microbiological tests, and supporting cleaning procedures, data recording, and equipment maintenance. A chemistry degree and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience working in a chemical laboratory, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of chromatography, formulation, and cleaning commercial pharmaceutical equipment.
• cGMP experience is a plus.
• Microbiological training or experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing laboratory solutions and reagents.
• Performing routine chemical testing of new products under development.
• Supporting microbiological testing activities related to product development or investigations.
• Writing and executing methods validation studies.
• Assisting in development and execution of cleaning and sanitization procedures.
• Maintaining and cleaning R&D equipment and production equipment after R&D use.
• Compiling R&D data, results, and observations.
• Maintaining accurate data records in a laboratory notebook.
• Knowledge of and adherence to GMP regulations.
• Assisting in sending chemical and microbiological samples to outside laboratories.
• Assisting in batching and filling line trials.
• Supporting plant trials and scale-up activities.
• Performing all other duties as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Chromatography equipment

Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment

Formulation

Job description

Applied Laboratories, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking an R&D Chemist to translate product concepts into physical formulations. The role involves formulation, laboratory testing, methods validation, and plant-scale trials within a GMP-regulated setting.

Responsibilities include preparing solutions, conducting chemical and microbiological tests, and supporting cleaning procedures, data recording, and equipment maintenance. A chemistry degree and lab experience are required.