Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist - Benoni

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks a Pharmaceutical Chemist specializing in Formulation Development to join its R&D team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing dosage forms to deliver stable, effective medicines, collaborating with scientists across disciplines.

You will drive pre-formulation studies, perform scale-up, validate analytical methods (HPLC, dissolution, particle size, microscopy), and document development reports while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation development.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing dosage forms.
• Strong understanding of physical chemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical technology.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques used for formulation characterization (HPLC, dissolution testing, particle size analysis, microscopy).
• Experience with laboratory equipment and pilot-scale manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (ICH guidelines) related to drug product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new pharmaceutical formulations for various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, injectables, topical).
• Investigate and optimize existing formulations to improve stability, bioavailability, and patient compliance.
• Conduct pre-formulation studies, including characterization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Perform formulation trials, scale-up studies, and manufacturing process development.
• Utilize various analytical techniques to characterize formulated products and assess their quality attributes.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for formulation testing.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including formulation development reports, protocols, and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with R&D, analytical development, quality assurance, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development and transfer.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in pharmaceutics, drug delivery systems, and relevant scientific literature.
• Troubleshoot formulation-related issues and propose effective solutions.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical understanding

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Particle size analysis

Microscopy

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks a Pharmaceutical Chemist specializing in Formulation Development to join its R&D team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing dosage forms to deliver stable, effective medicines, collaborating with scientists across disciplines.

You will drive pre-formulation studies, perform scale-up, validate analytical methods (HPLC, dissolution, particle size, microscopy), and document development reports while ensuring regulatory compliance and