Senior/Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execution of client projects involving planning and application of methodologies to address pre-formulation, Formulation Development and physical characterization
• Expertise in a wide range of formulation processes, techniques and equipment
• Experience in production of pre-clinical and clinical trial materials including necessary documentation required, ability to interface with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing groups
• Scale-up and technology transfer to client companies
• Interfacing with Analytical Services for testing of excipient compatibility, raw material qualification, and analysis of drug substance and drug product stability
• Mentoring junior formulators on to equipment, processes, techniques and procedures
• Working within a regulated environment following cGMP and SOP protocols
• Writing client reports and developing SOPs, and other GMP documentation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• BS/MS/PhD degree in a scientific field
• 2 to 15 years of related experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably including design, formulation and all phases of product development from inception to scale-up, or equivalent combination of education and experience with knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Experience with sterile product is a must
• Experience with multiple dosage forms (solids, solutions, suspensions, long-acting formulations, including sterile and non-sterile) is desired
• Experience with complex formulation technologies (nanoparticles, microparticles, lyophilization, sterile and aseptic) is desired
• Strong physiochemical understanding of formulation components and interactions
• Experience in physical characterization techniques, such as particle-size distribution measurement and optical microscopy
• Proficient with common PC based applications and specifically in the use of MS Office
• Knowledge of laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents, chemicals and materials
• Organization, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical and business information, both oral and written to others, including co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and vendors
• Intermediate mathematical skills, including: algebraic functions, statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, variance, probability), basic geometry (area, volume calculations), and scientific calculators
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work varied and extended hours/days, as business dictates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethlehem, PA 18017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person