Research Associate – Formulations

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Perform drug product physical and chemical characterization and monitor in-house stability studies to ensure optimal formulation development and selection.
• Contribute to the identification of critical drug product characteristics and biopharmaceutical properties which may impact formulation development and key project deliverables.
• Contribute to in in-vitro performance method development and testing on drug product or intermediates.
• Present scientific data and conclusions within Formulation Sciences and Pharm Sciences departments.
• Enter data in ELN, review data and author reports associated with work executed in the Medicines laboratory.
• Review data/reports associated with physiochemical characterization activities performed by external laboratory partners as needed.

Education and Experience:    

• B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields with 3+ years or M.S. with 0-2+ years of relevant small molecule development experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:    

• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical instruments (HPLC, dissolution, DSC, TGA, SEM, PXRD, particle sizer etc.), and broad knowledge of other techniques used in pharmaceutical development.
• Knowledge of small molecule and solid oral dosage forms.
• Understanding of the physical and chemical characterization of molecules, including solid state and solution properties.
• Familiarity with drug product characterization technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast pace environment.
• A team player, who listens effectively and invites response and discussion.
• A collaborator who communicates in an open, clear, complete, timely and consistent manner.