Senior Formulation Scientist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health & retirement

Learning opportunities

Modern lab facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Randburg to recruit a Senior Formulation Scientist for the R&D department. You will lead development projects from concept through pilot scale, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring novel formulations to market.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a minimum of 5 years in formulation development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in formulation development in an industry setting.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry principles relevant to formulation science.
• Experience with various formulation types and analytical techniques for characterization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize complex formulations for new and existing products.
• Conduct stability studies, compatibility testing, and performance evaluations of formulations.
• Investigate formulation challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to scale up and commercialize formulations.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.

Skills

Excipients & actives handling

Analytical characterization techniques

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Senior Formulation Scientist to join their dedicated R&D department in Randburg. This critical role involves the development and optimization of new product formulations, ensuring high performance, stability, and manufacturability. You will lead projects from concept through to pilot scale, working with cross-functional teams to bring novel products to market. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of formulation science, hands-on experience with various excipients and active ingredients, and a strong understanding of analytical techniques for characterization and quality control, driving product innovation and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize complex formulations for new and existing products.
• Conduct stability studies, compatibility testing, and performance evaluations of formulations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot formulation challenges, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale-up and commercialization of formulations.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in formulation development within a relevant industry.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry principles relevant to formulation science.
• Experience with various formulation types and associated analytical techniques for characterization.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities and advanced equipment in Randburg .
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on scientific advancement.