Scientific - Assistant Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Scientist/Engineer to support the development of oral solid formulations at our New Brunswick, NJ site.

The role involves executing lab and pilot plant work, designing experimental formulation studies, and performing material characterization and formulation testing. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in science or engineering, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and familiarity with formulation development, processing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering required.
• Experience in formulation development and processing preferred.
• Knowledge of data trending and statistical analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct development activities related to oral formulations.
• Perform oral product batch processing, material characterization, and testing.
• Design and optimize formulations using DOE approaches.

Skills

Formulation development

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Position Title: Scientific - Assistant Scientist

Work Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Position Summary:

The Associate Scientist/Engineer is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulations
• Conduct oral product batch processing, material characterization and formulation testing.
• Design and optimize formulation using design of experience approach.

Qualification & Experience:

• Knowledge of formulation development.
• Knowledge of oral product processing - blending, tableting, encapsulation etc.
• Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus.
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving ability / mentality, technical adeptness and logical thinking.
• Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in science or engineering or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Previous experience working in oral formulation development and processing required.
• Experience in oral formulation preparation and testing techniques preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable)

• The incumbent will be working 10% to 20% of the time in an office environment.
• The incumbent will be working 80% to 90% of the time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.
• Lab w/o blood & animal
• Position Handles Hazardous Materials

Additional Information (If Applicable):

None beyond working conditions noted above.