Pharmaceutical Formulation Research Scientist Jobs

Driving internal R&D and pursuing fundamental discoveries that strengthen the current and future generations of Cypris’ offerings

Hands-on experience with ink formulation and industrially relevant printing processes required

Experience with scaling-up formulation and processes for production

Est. salary $80,000 - $115,000 + early equity package + benefits

experience with ink formulation and industrially relevant printing processes

Improve coating properties through commercial additives and processing techniques

Evaluate and select appropriate active ingredients, excipients, and raw materials for use in formulations based on scientific understanding and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical regulations and guidelines.

Experience with designing experiments and analyzing data using statistical tools.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working within cross-functional teams.

Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot formulation-related challenges.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong time management and progress reporting ability

Microbial laboratory skills (sterile technique, record keeping, adherence to protocols, etc.)

Experience working in team settings and/or collaborating to deliver high quality joint outcomes

Ability to network and collaborate through in person and remote interactions (email, chats, phone, video conference etc)

Experience in microbial formulations for agriculture preferred

If applying for a higher position level, the successful applicant will have a additional abilities to work independently on

Writing detailed requirements (including things like alternate flows, acceptance criteria, etc.)

Domain knowledge & business acumen

Analyzing the content we create, for both internal and external purposes

Creating cost models for current processes

Defining KPIs, Metrics, and Analytics.

Calculating business value of proposed solutions

Sound technical knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles in the solid dosage form development for both clinical and commercial scales

Hands on experience with formulation techniques, processing equipment, and unit operations at both the laboratory and clinical manufacturing scales

Strong math skills particularly as applied to material/energy balances, and intermediate applied statistical analysis

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Direct experience working with CMOs is a plus

Understanding of QbD and experience with Regulatory filings is a plus

Writing detailed requirements (including things like alternate flows, acceptance criteria, etc.)

Domain knowledge & business acumen

Analyzing the content we create, for both internal and external purposes

Creating cost models for current processes

Defining KPIs, Metrics, and Analytics.

Calculating business value of proposed solutions

Develop formulas and quotations based on customers’ requirements

Stays current with food fortification market trends and apply knowledge to product / prototype development.

Other R & D responsibilities as needed

The Skills you will bring to the team

What we would like to offer you!

Communication with customers technical personal and sales

Candidate should have 2+ years’ experience working in pharmaceutical sciences (preformulation, analytical or formulation development).

degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutics, chemical engineering or material sciences with 2+ years’ experience

Experience in the Discovery and Development interface

Experience working with common excipients and volumetric glassware

Knowledge of small molecule and pre-clinical formulation development (not required)

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and compounds

Execute hair care projects assigned by global applications manager

Manage concurrent multiple development projects

7+ years of hair care product formulations development and customer technical service, testing experience including styling, shampoo, conditioner, treatment, masque, etc.

Excellent decision-making, problem-solving skills, and ability to interpret and translate experimental results into customer needs

Proficient computer skills including MS Office

Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings

Knowledge and experience conducting literature searches is a plus.

Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.

Minimum experience of 0-5 years in relevant research & development in the pharmaceutical industry.

Direct relevant experience in pre-formulation, solids and solutions characterization, and/or early phase formulations in industry or academia.

Experience with multiple dosage forms/technologies and analytical techniques is a plus.

Experience with inventing and intellectual property development is a plus.

Continuously refine and develop tableting and encapsulation capabilities in accordance with customer demands and sales growth

Performs job duties with minimal assistance

Must possess strong interpersonal skills

Capable of supporting and leading simple to moderately complex formula development

Assist in developing new formulas, troubleshooting problematic formulas, salvaging raw material, and reworking failed production batches

Formulate tablets and hardshells based on customer requests, which will range from detailed specifications to very broad requests for development support

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

Who USP is Looking For?

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (will apply to the selected candidate(s) hired):

Transfer of technical knowledge to contract research sites (CRO) for onsite clinical preparations

Strong technical writing and data analysis skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent teamwork and organizational skills

Develop dosage forms for clinical and commercial use

Help to design, execute experiments and analyze, and present results

Experience and in-depth knowledge in design, development and evaluation of parenteral formulations is desirable.

Experience in pharmaceutical industry is a plus but not required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. An established publication record is a plus.

Evidence of good organizational skills and Evidence of attention to detail.

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.

Candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Strong English language skills including writing ability and oral communication.

Set up and operate formulation and testing instrument, and manufacturing and packaging process equipment. Conduct instrument and process troubleshooting.

Write protocols, methods, standard operation procedures, and contribute to submission documents independently. Design experimental studies and write reports with minimal supervision.

Design studies and conduct evaluation and selection of raw material (APIs, excipients, primary and secondary packaging material, device component material etc.).

Design process development studies and conduct evaluation and optimization of manufacturing and packaging process for orally inhaled products.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related discipline preferably with 1 to 5 years of industrial/laboratory experience

Knowledge of drug degradation pathways and stabilization techniques

Experience preparing and/or manufacture of common dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, powder blends, semi-solid dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile liquids

Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Perform general laboratory unit operations such as weighing, mixing/blending, milling, compressing, dissolution testing, etc

Run simple analytical tools such as pH measurement, osmolarity, moisture content determination, viscosity, syringeability, turbidity and/or opalescence, particle size determination, etc

Adhere to all laboratory safety requirements and procedures

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Strong organizational skills that enable a high level of productivity and timely completion of assignments

Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively interfacing with all members of the company

Knowledge of nucleic acid chemistry and biology is a plus

Work both independently and as part of a collaborative team to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

3-5 years of Beauty (skin cleansing, hair care, skin care) formulations and testing experience.

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills including MS Office.

Knowledge of biodegradability and formulating in the natural ingredient space a plus.

Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

Prior experience in research or manufacturing/engineering is desirable.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Working knowledge of formulation design & development and product registration process.

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits

Designing and optimizing formulations using chemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical knowledge, scientific fundamentals, and experience.

Designing, understanding, and/or optimizing target product profiles for pharmaceutical programs.

Understanding formulation performance, material characteristics, and the impact of process / manufacturing techniques.

Developing and improving formulations across performance, stability, process, and manufacturing considerations.

Composing experiments targeted at challenging formulation attributes and building predictive models for performance and stability.

Understanding process and manufacturing considerations to design robust formulations for all phases of the clinical lifecycle.