Hybrid Formulation Scientist – Drug Development & Analysis

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off and conference/

State-of-the-art lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist for an East London, South Africa, hybrid role. You will develop and optimize pharmaceutical dosage forms and contribute remotely to data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes stability, bioavailability, and regulatory-ready documentation.

The role requires hands-on lab work and remote scientific analysis, with opportunities to work across drug substances in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry is required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical formulation development is essential.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques such as HPLC and dissolution testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize tablet, capsule, injectables dosage forms.
• Characterize drug-excipient compatibility and conduct pre-formulation studies.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation testing.
• Conduct stability studies according to ICH guidelines.
• Troubleshoot development challenges and scale-up issues.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submission documents.

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry

Tools

HPLC systems

Dissolution testing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Formulation Scientist for an East London, South Africa, hybrid role. You will develop and optimize pharmaceutical dosage forms and contribute remotely to data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. The position emphasizes stability, bioavailability, and regulatory-ready documentation.

The role requires hands-on lab work and remote scientific analysis, with opportunities to work across drug substances in a dynamic R&D environment.