Sterile Formulation Scientist II — Lab Process Expert

WorkLlama, Inc.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkLlama, Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Formulation Scientist to provide hands-on laboratory support for sterile formulation sciences. The role focuses on formulation composition, process development, and rigorous lab execution, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The candidate will design and execute experiments, prepare buffers, perform fill-finish activities using aseptic techniques, and ensure GLP compliance while documenting results in lab notebooks and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a related field and relevant lab experience.
• 5+ years with a Bachelor's, 3+ with a Master, 0–1 with a PhD in formulation.
• Hands-on skills in sterile formulation and process development.
• Experience with biologics, sterile formulation, and non-GMP/GLP environments preferred.
• Familiarity with benchtop unit operations and JMP software.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute hypothesis-driven formulation and process-development experiments for sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Prepare formulation buffers and reagents, executing development batches and fill-finish activities using aseptic techniques and GLP.
• Support processing activities for solution and lyophilized formulations and other dosage-form preparations.
• Conduct formulation characterization and analytical studies (pH, osmolality, viscosity, particle size, DLS, HPLC).
• Support stability and stress studies by analyzing data and documenting conclusions in lab notebooks and reports.
• Draft, review, and execute protocols supporting lab batches and process-development activities.
• Maintain accurate lab records, equipment, and a clean environment to support lab readiness.
• Collaborate with analytical operations and manufacturing to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Apply literature and techniques to enhance formulation processes while following safety policies.

Skills

Formulation development

Sterile techniques

GLP compliance

Analytical methods

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Tools

HPLC

DLS

SDS-PAGE

DSC

JMP

Lyophilization

Job description

WorkLlama, Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Formulation Scientist to provide hands-on laboratory support for sterile formulation sciences. The role focuses on formulation composition, process development, and rigorous lab execution, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The candidate will design and execute experiments, prepare buffers, perform fill-finish activities using aseptic techniques, and ensure GLP compliance while documenting results in lab notebooks and reports.