Formulation Scientist

Job Title: Assistant Scientist

Job Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Job Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

The Assistant Scientist is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing.

Required Competencies:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of oral solid dose formulation development and unit operations including powder blending, milling, granulation, tablet compression and film-coating

· Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus.

· Demonstrate advanced problem-solving ability / mentality, technical adeptness, and logical thinking.

· Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers.

Education and Experience:

· Requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).

· Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience

· Previous experience working in oral solid formulation and process development.

· An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

· Experience conducting powder characterization including powder flow, particle size analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulations.

· Design and optimize formulation using design of experience approach.

· Conduct material characterization.

Working Conditions (US Only):

· The incumbent will be working 10% to 20% of the time in an office environment.

· The incumbent will be working 80% to 90% of the time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.

· The incumbent may travel between NJ sites Summit and New Brunswick sites to access different laboratories and equipment for the execution of experiments.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• New Brunswick, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $35