Associate Scientist, Formulations

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Job Summary

The Associate Scientist will support early-phase development of oral solid dosage (OSD) formulations, including tablets, capsules, and granules. This individual will be responsible for formulation and process development, manufacture of development and stability batches, and execution of analytical testing to support preclinical and clinical programs. The role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for hands-on laboratory work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

On-Site Expectations

• 100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performs activities related to the development of OSD formulations, including powder blends, granules, tablets, and capsules for early-phase drug development.
• Manufactures laboratory-scale development and stability batches (non-GMP and GLP) to enable lead formulation selection and toxicology studies.
• Utilizes technologies such as dry blending, wet granulation, roller compaction, encapsulation, and tablet compression to develop robust formulations.
• Conducts in-process and finished product analytical testing (e.g., appearance, weight, hardness, friability, disintegration, dissolution, and assay).
• Assists in compatibility and preformulation studies (e.g., excipient screening, moisture uptake, and blend uniformity assessments).
• Generates development protocols, technical reports, and data summaries for internal review and client communication.
• Demonstrates sound understanding of fundamental scientific principles in formulation, physical chemistry, and pharmaceutics.
• Generates comprehensive development protocols and reports for customers and peers.
• Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
• Participates in scientific conferences and contributes to scientific journals.
• Updates all stability tables and maintains organized product records.
• Maintains working knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs assigned tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Analyzes information for technical correctness and accuracy.
• Complies with GLPs and SOPs and transcribes data and information accurately. Peer checks information and signs for GLP review.
• Participates in company sponsored training and maintains current status of certifications.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards.
• Enters project hours promptly and updates project status on appropriate tracking and/or timekeeping systems.
• Suggests improvements for safety, work quality, and productivity.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1-2 years of experience preferred, or a Master’s degree in a related field.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates strong scientific aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts, techniques, and instrumentation relevant to oral solid dosage formulation and testing.
• Highly coachable and adaptable, responds well to feedback and thrives in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Chemistry and scientific calculations.
• Strong foundational knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutics, and physical properties of solid dosage forms.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques including weighing, blending, granulation, compression, encapsulation, and dissolution testing.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration.
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to efficiently organize routine work with minimum supervision and to properly evaluate and interpret generated data is required.
• Ability to work well in a team setting and to collaborate across working groups.
• Ability to plan and schedule multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with potent compounds and controlled substances as well as meet timelines.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations and data documentation requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret experimental data and perform basic scientific calculations accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving mindset in a laboratory setting.
  
  

Travel Expectations

• Up to 5% travel required.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required some of the time to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and climb or balance. The employee is required to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There is no special vision requirement for this job. The employee may frequently work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and outdoor weather conditions.