Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Polokwane; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Formulation Scientist to join its product development team in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, execute, and analyze formulation development studies for stable, effective dosage forms and ensure adherence to GMP.

With a Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and 4+ years of hands-on experience, you will collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and manufacturing to advance the company’s pharmaceutical pipeline.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Strong knowledge of dosage form design, excipient selection, and drug delivery systems.
• Experience with laboratory equipment used in formulation development and characterization.
• Understanding of GMP principles and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, liquids, injectables).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of APIs and excipients.
• Optimize formulation processes and parameters to ensure stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.
• Perform laboratory-scale formulation trials and scale-up activities.
• Analyze formulation data and prepare development reports.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and manufacturing teams.

Conocimientos

Formulation development

GMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Educación

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutics/Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Laboratory equipment (formulation)

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative Formulation Scientist to join their product development team in Polokwane . This role is central to developing stable, effective, and patient-friendly dosage forms for new and existing pharmaceutical products. You will be responsible for the design, execution, and analysis of formulation development studies, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards. Working within a dedicated R&D laboratory, you will contribute significantly to the success of our product pipeline, ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical innovations emerge from our Limpopo facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop various pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, liquids, injectables).
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Optimize formulation processes and parameters to ensure product stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability.
• Perform laboratory-scale formulation trials and scale-up activities.
• Analyze formulation data and prepare comprehensive development reports.
• Collaborate with analytical development, process chemistry, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development .
• Strong knowledge of dosage form design, excipient selection, and drug delivery systems.
• Experience with laboratory equipment used in formulation development and characterization.
• Understanding of GMP principles and regulatory requirements for drug product development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional training and development in formulation science.
• Be part of a growing company focused on innovation in pharmaceuticals.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.