Assistant Formulation Scientist

The Formulation Development Assistant Scientist performs the design and development of solid/liquid/semisolid & novel drug delivery dosage forms for the Consumer Health categories under supervision, conducts hands-on laboratory work according to agreed upon timeline and at a high level of quality, supports multiple projects and is responsible for prioritizing activities to effectively and efficiently deliver on commitments, plays active role in contributing to innovation by actively turning ideas/concepts into prototypes, evaluating external new technologies and drug delivery, and presenting new products ideas to commercial teams.

location: Morristown, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $41.38 - 47.25 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Under supervision performs execution of Formulation development activities by:

• Performing hands on execution of experiments in laboratory such as
  
  
  • Prototyping
  • Material Characterization (product and ingredients)
  • Accelerated Stability Studies to screen prototypes
  • Quality by Design - Design of Experiments Execution
  • Initial Process Design
  • Drafting Formulation Development Reports
  • Helps execute Formulation Development strategy for assigned projects
  • Solves technical problems by application of scientific knowledge and creative thinking, creating simple, cost effective and compliant solutions.
• Clearly identifies and escalates formulation issues to supervisor and project team
• Tests potential formulations by:
  
  
  • Working with cross-functional project team to determine experimental and stability test requirements
  • Reviewing with cross-functional project team on data and conclusions for product testing and stability
• Supports laboratory activities
  
  
  • Formulation equipment "owner" as a subject matter expert
  • Raw Material Ordering and Naming
  • Ensure equipment is in working order
• Participates in Innovation activities by:
  
  
  • Making prototypes for proposed ideas and concepts
  • Proactively suggest new product ideas based on consumer needs or innovation strategy
  • Actively look for external technologies and capabilities to apply for internal prototypes (if applicable)
• Contributes to innovation by:
  
  
  • Leading ideations based on category innovation strategy or consumer insights.
  • Attending product research to understand consumer feedback on the new products.
  • Making prototypes against new product ideas.
  • Presenting the new product ideas and prototypes to category teams.
  • Actively searching for external new drug delivery technologies for the application of new products.
• Instrumental in developing and testing the composition and physical attributes of new products for a stable and process robust formulation.
• Critical for contribution for innovation and identifying technologies for new product ideas.

Key Working Relationship:

• Other Formulation Development Staff
• Analytical Development
• Technology Transfer
• Clinical Supplies
• Packaging Development
• Regulatory
• Technical Project Leads
• Business/R&D Technical Leadership
• External drug delivery, material vendors and technology providers

qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• Demonstrated scientific thinking, with hands on research experience and willing to learn and grow in the role
• Formulation Experience
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) & data analysis

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/ Chemical Engineering /Science with 0+ years of experience in formulation development or manufacturing process development in consumer or pharmaceutical industries.
• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Industrial Pharmacy/ Chemical Engineering /Science with 0+ years of experience in formulation or manufacturing process development in consumer or pharmaceutical industries

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skills: Chemistry, Manufacturing Operations

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.