Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist to join its R&D team to develop pharmaceutical dosage forms from concept to scale-up.

You will design, develop, and optimize stable, effective formulations, collaborating with chemists, analytical scientists and manufacturing personnel to bring therapies to patients in Gauteng and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Hands-on experience with dosage forms and formulation technologies.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and analytical methods in formulation.
• Strong understanding of drug delivery, PK, and biopharmaceutics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and with teams in R&D in Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical) for various therapeutic areas.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties and excipient compatibility.
• Optimize formulations for stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability using sound scientific principles.
• Perform laboratory-scale formulation development and process development activities.
• Characterize formulations using relevant analytical techniques (e.g., dissolution testing, particle size analysis, viscosity measurements).
• Prepare technical reports, development protocols, and support regulatory submissions related to formulation development.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Chemistry

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Formulation Scientist to join their Research and Development team in Soweto . This role is crucial for the development of new and improved pharmaceutical dosage forms, from concept to scale-up. You will design, develop, and optimize stable, effective, and manufacturable drug formulations. Working within a cutting-edge laboratory environment, you will collaborate with chemists, analytical scientists, and manufacturing personnel to bring novel therapies to patients in Gauteng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel pharmaceutical formulations (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical) for various therapeutic areas.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies to understand drug substance properties and excipient compatibility.
• Optimize formulations for stability, bioavailability, and manufacturability using sound scientific principles.
• Perform laboratory-scale formulation development and process development activities.
• Characterize formulations using relevant analytical techniques (e.g., dissolution testing, particle size analysis, viscosity measurements).
• Prepare technical reports, development protocols, and support regulatory submissions related to formulation development.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Hands-on experience with various dosage forms and formulation technologies.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and analytical methods used in formulation development.
• Strong understanding of drug delivery principles, pharmacokinetics, and biopharmaceutics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a R&D setting in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Access to state-of-the-ast research facilities and opportunities for scientific advancement.