Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical 3D Printing & Custom Formulation

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention / USP; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement savings

On-site in Rockville

Job summary

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) seeks a Scientist IV, Pharmaceutical 3DP & Custom Formulation to lead compounding‑centric research and develop 3D‑printed dosage forms at USP's Rockville lab. This senior role combines hands‑on laboratory work with strategic project leadership.

You will design experiments, manage cross‑team collaborations, and contribute to methods, studies, and client deliverables while applying QbD and DoE to advance public health standards.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or closely related field with substantial hands‑on experience in compounding, formulation, and dosage‑form preparation.
• Experience in nonsterile compounding and development of dosage forms.
• Hands‑on experience with 3D printing and related manufacturing tech.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compounding, formulation development, and process development studies using desktop 3D printing and lab equipment.
• Develop and prepare customized dosage forms and printable formulations.
• Operate and maintain 3D printing equipment and supporting instruments according to SOPs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical compounding

Formulation development

3D printing

DoE

QbD

Education

PhD in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

Desktop 3D printing

Analytical instruments usage

Job description

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) seeks a Scientist IV, Pharmaceutical 3DP & Custom Formulation to lead compounding‑centric research and develop 3D‑printed dosage forms at USP's Rockville lab. This senior role combines hands‑on laboratory work with strategic project leadership.

You will design experiments, manage cross‑team collaborations, and contribute to methods, studies, and client deliverables while applying QbD and DoE to advance public health standards.