Scientist - II (Associate)

TALENT Software Services; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a Formulation Scientist for an on-site role in Rahway, New Jersey. The candidate will provide hands-on support to the Sterile Formulation Sciences team, focusing on formulation composition, process development, and laboratory execution across sterile pharmaceutical projects.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, preparing buffers, supporting fill-finish activities, conducting analyses (pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, HPLC), and maintaining

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years with B.S.; 3+ years with M.S.; 0–1 year with PhD.
• Excellent hands-on lab skills in formulation, sterile product development, or related areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute formulation and process-development experiments for sterile products.
• Prepare buffers and reagents; execute development batches using aseptic techniques.
• Support processing activities for solution or lyophilized formulations as needed.
• Conduct formulation characterization and analytical studies (pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, HPLC).
• Document results and maintain accurate laboratory records; ensure GLP-like practices when applicable.
• Collaborate with analytical operations, manufacturing, and other teams to meet timelines.
• Stay current with literature and technologies to improve formulations and processes.

Skills

Formulation development

Aseptic techniques

Lab skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in related field

M.S. in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

JMP

Job description

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

B.S. or M.S. degree, or PHD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field is required.

Experience:

Bachelor's with 5+ years, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 0-1 year of exeprience.

Required Skills And Experience

• Excellent hands-on laboratory skills in pharmaceutical formulation, sterile product development, process development, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, independent, meticulous in execution, organized, attentive to timelines, and motivated to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interface with cross-functional scientific professionals.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experience with biologics and sterile formulation.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience in formulation and/or process development.
• Understanding of formulation and aseptic processes in a non-GMP/GLP environment.
• Experience with process development and benchtop unit operations, including mixing, pumping, filtration, and lyophilization.
• Familiarity with additional biophysical or biochemical analytical methods such as DLS, DSC, DSF, SDS-PAGE, or UV/Vis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
• Statistical software such as JMP
• Previous pharmaceutical, biologics, or *** experience

Position Details: This is a one-year, on-site role in Rahway, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

The Formulation Scientist will provide hands-on support to the *** Sterile Formulation Sciences team at the Rahway site. The primary focus of the position will be project work supporting sterile pharmaceutical product development, with emphasis on formulation composition, process development, and laboratory execution. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, preparation, testing, analysis, and documentation of formulation compositions and process definitions while collaborating with cross-functional scientific and operational partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute hypothesis-driven formulation and process-development experiments for sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare common formulation buffers, reagents, and execute development batches/fill finish in appropriate containers using appropriate aseptic techniques and Good Laboratory Practices, as applicable.
• Support processing activities for solution or lyophilized formulations, or other dosage-form preparation techniques as required.
• Conduct formulation characterization and selected analytical studies, including pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle-size measurements, dynamic light scattering, and HPLC.
• Support stability and stress studies; analyze data, summarize findings, and document conclusions in laboratory notebooks, protocols, and technical reports.
• Draft, review, and execute protocols supporting laboratory batches and process-development activities.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory records.
• Support laboratory readiness through equipment care, material preparation, and maintenance of a clean and organized working environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including analytical operations, manufacturing, and other scientific teams, to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Continuously learn and apply relevant literature, methods, and technologies to improve formulation compositions and processes.
• Perform all work safely and in compliance with applicable site procedures and safety policies.