Senior Pharma 3D Printing & Custom Formulation Scientist

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP); Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) in Rockville, MD is seeking a Scientist IV in Pharmaceutical 3DP and Custom Formulation. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on desktop 3D printing for nonsterile compounding and advanced formulation development.

The candidate will spend about 50% of time in hands-on lab work at USP’s Rockville facility, leading projects across HQS, General Chapters, and external partners while advancing public health standards through innovative dosage forms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with substantial hands-on compounding and formulation experience.
• Hands-on experience with desktop or distributed 3D printing.
• Experience in nonsterile compounding and dosage-form development.
• Strong DoE/QbD knowledge and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute compounding and formulation studies using 3D printing and lab equipment.
• Develop customized and patient-centered dosage forms and printable formulations.
• Lead technical work packages from design to data analysis and reporting.
• Ensure rigorous documentation and adherence to laboratory procedures and safety.

Skills

Hands-on compounding

3D printing

Formulation development

DoE/QbD

Lab data management

Education

Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences or related field

M.S. in related field with 5+ years experience

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Job description

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) in Rockville, MD is seeking a Scientist IV in Pharmaceutical 3DP and Custom Formulation. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on desktop 3D printing for nonsterile compounding and advanced formulation development.

The candidate will spend about 50% of time in hands-on lab work at USP’s Rockville facility, leading projects across HQS, General Chapters, and external partners while advancing public health standards through innovative dosage forms.