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Principal Scientist (Formulation Development)

Fresenius Kabi USA
Melrose, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Summary

The Principal Scientist will complete developmental studies to ensure that products can be manufactured to generate acceptable stability data for FDA drug application.

  • This position requires working onsite at our Innovation and Development Center in Melrose Park, IL.
  • This position is unable to provide visa sponsorship either now or in the future.
  • Salary Range: $116,000-154,000
  • Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary.
  • Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

  • Accepts responsibility for all stages of product development including on-site monitoring of stability lot manufacturing.
  • Plans, develops, and implements scientifically well-designed experimental programs to meet project objectives as well as meeting corporate and GMP requirements.
  • Identifies the multidimensional aspects of complex problems and applies novel and creative solutions to problems. Capable of handling the most complex projects with only general guidance.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of new lab employees in the proper execution of research and development experiments and is responsible for supervising one to two lab staffs.
  • Responsible for product and process improvement as well as for ideas for new products, line-extent, product stability improvement and novel drug delivery systems.
  • Establishes work priorities for assignments within his/her authority and keeps assignment completion on schedule and is further accountable for the use of his/ her time for creative, self-initiated research.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience, or a MS degree with 5 years of related experience, or a Ph. D. with three years of related experience
  • Must possess skills of designing and executing experiments, analyzing experimental results, and solving problems.
  • Must have knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms, as well as concepts in developing novel drug delivery systems.
  • Must be willing to perform drug product development for potent compounds, cytotoxic substances and/or controlled substances while following and observing all safety procedures in place, which include the use of engineering controls, administrative controls, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Salary : $116,000 - $154,000

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