Senior Formulation Scientist - Solid Dose R&D

Contract Pharmacal Corp.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Pharmacal Corp. in Hauppauge, NY seeks a Senior Formulation Scientist to lead early‑stage and scale‑up formulation development for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.

You’ll design solid dosage forms, drive process improvements, and guide projects from concept through commercialization, with hands‑on bench work and collaboration across R&D and manufacturing. The role emphasizes strong problem solving, cross‑disciplinary communication, and adherence to cGMP standards to deliver

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field is required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical R&D formulation is required.
• Knowledge of CGMPs related to US FDA Manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Development of solid dosage nutraceutical, OTC or prescription products (Tablet/IR/CR/ER, Capsule) with tableting, encapsulation, granulation and coating knowledge.
• Manage multiple development projects and develop formulations in a timely manner.
• Assist in execution of Sampling Protocols, Process Validation Protocols, Stability Protocols and reports for OTC/ANDA products per cGMP guidelines.
• Write and review challenge study protocols, master manufacturing records, product development reports and technical transfer reports.
• Coordinate activities across disciplines for all technical transfer projects.
• Provide support to production in process improvement and troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior scientists, operators, and technicians for exceptional performance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Skills

Oral & written communication

MS Office skills

CGMP knowledge

Multitasking

Organization

Education

BS or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Pharmacal Corp. in Hauppauge, NY seeks a Senior Formulation Scientist to lead early‑stage and scale‑up formulation development for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.

You’ll design solid dosage forms, drive process improvements, and guide projects from concept through commercialization, with hands‑on bench work and collaboration across R&D and manufacturing. The role emphasizes strong problem solving, cross‑disciplinary communication, and adherence to cGMP standards to deliver