Scientist - II (Associate)

TALENT Software Services; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a Formulation Scientist for a one-year, on-site role at our Rahway, New Jersey facility. The role focuses on sterile pharmaceutical product development, formulation composition, process development, and hands-on laboratory execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and document formulations and processes. The candidate will contribute to hypothesis-driven studies, prepare buffers and batches, support lyophilization and aseptic

Qualifications

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

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 aseptic techniques and GLP as applicable.

Skills

Sterile formulation

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to timelines

Independent work

Education

B.S./M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences/related field

PhD in related field (optional)

Tools

HPLC

DLS

La b records / GLP mindset

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.