Formulation Scientist Job Description
Formulation scientist
provides experimental input to drug discovery scientists during screening of new chemical entities, and enable drug design from lead optimization to the point of candidate identification, characterization and selection.
Formulation Scientist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
To conduct all manufacturing activities and experimentation to the required standard experimental, GLP, cGMP, SOPs and protocols
Conduct all manufacturing activities and experimentation to the required standard experimental, GLP, cGMP, SOPs and protocols
Participate in the clinical manufacturing of drug products and perform procedures in compliance with cGMPs
Follow company policies and conduct work according to appropriate Frontage SOPs and comply with cGMP/GLP guidelines
Apply scientific principles and technological advances in designing formulation/process by selecting optimum equipment
Review projects and create new ideas and strategies
Provide input in selection of equipment and process
Implement and enhance science in the development and by participating in scientific publications and presentations
Support DPI and MDI product development in the Inhalation team
Plan and execute scientific experiments with minimum supervision to develop robust formulation and processes for Inhalation projects
Formulation Scientist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Formulation Scientist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: GMP, EH&S, SOP
Education for Formulation Scientist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the formulation scientist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Chemistry, Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Engineering, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Education, Manufacturing
Skills for Formulation Scientist
Desired skills for formulation scientist include:
CGMPs
Characterization of formulations
Characterization techniques of the lyophilized products
Design of experiment
FDA/ICH guidelines and their application to drug development and release
GLP
Chemicals and materials
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Laboratory safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents/reagents
Drug degradation pathways and stabilization techniques
Desired experience for formulation scientist includes:
Conduct manufacturing process development, manufacture of laboratory stability batches, exhibit batches and technology transfer to ensure processes and related operating procedures are successfully developed and seamlessly transferred in to commercial production
Engage in formulation analysis and conduct product characterization studies and analytical aerosol testing
Compile results from all development studies in scientific reports
Support the maintenance of a safe and compliant work place
To deliver Customer Service (both internal and external) through delivering project timelines in accordance with quality standards and cost control
Supply clinical material in accordance with project timelines ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory and customer requirements
Formulation Scientist Examples
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Formulation Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of formulation scientist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for formulation scientist
- Assist in the design and execution of preformulation studies to characterize solubility, ionization constant, lipophilicity, chemical stability, and solid state properties of drug candidates
- Develop stable and bioavailable formulations for different stages of development
- Will support formulation laboratory activities for early formulation development of liquid and solid oral dosage forms of new chemical entities or new dosage forms for existing drugs
- Develops liquid/parenteral formulations, conducts studies evaluating active drug and excipient interactions
- Assists in implementing new methods/processes to solve problems
- Representing pharmacology functions on multiple immuno-oncology project teams and to senior management
- Selection, management and oversight of mouse tumor models to support preclinical and clinical programs
- Writing and authorizing study protocols and reports
- Authorizing appropriate sections of regulatory documents (INDs, CTA, BLAs)
- Management of PhD and associate-level staff to execute department and corporate goals
Qualifications for formulation scientist
- PhD or Master degree with at least 4 years of academic research or industry experience in a laboratory setting in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Experience in drug product process development is a plus
- Resource Management -Project management skills
- Leading the activities of technical personnel
- Product design of transdermal, topical (gels, creams, solutions), vaginal and other combination dosage forms
- Understanding of human skin diffusion
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Formulation Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of formulation scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for formulation scientist
- Support scale up of production and finish good quality support
- Participate in pannier formula preparation
- Contribute to daily laboratory life, respect EHS
- Designs, executes and interprets experimental studies intended to provide supporting data or to resolve technical issues encountered during each project
- Works independently, supervised on a "weekly" basis, recognizes key issues likely to affect successful and/or timely completion
- Provides instruction and guidance to other members of staff who are provided to assist with technical work
- For assigned manufacturing responsibilities, provides technical support to the Manufacturing Department by establishing the requirements for batch manufacturing and overseeing the execution of such studies
- Manage external evaluations of formulation and device technologies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and the relevant parties at non-Moderna companies
- Oversee work plans and their execution to provide clarity on fit of successful technologies with Moderna needs
- Ability to manage in a matrix of scientists and engineers internally and externally
Qualifications for formulation scientist
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- Strong hands-on expertise in analytical chemistry and various drug formulations for ocular drug delivery
- In-depth understanding of chemical stability and characterization techniques
- Thorough understanding of cGMP, pharmacopeia testing and regulatory requirements for filing and registration of small molecules and biologics
- Must have in-depth understanding of the biophysical and biochemical degradation pathways for protein therapeutics in liquid formulation
- Must have hands-on experience in formulation development of therapeutic proteins
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Formulation Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a formulation scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for formulation scientist
- Additional responsibilities as required by supervisor
- Applies extensive technical expertise and has extensive knowledge of various formulation development approaches
- Evaluates complex technical issues to introduce new concepts, products, equipment or processes to develop new applications
- Mentors and assists junior scientists/Technicians
- Coordinate all cosmetic testing, support with the substantiation of product claims and maintain adverse event reporting processes
- Preparation of prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, tablets, capsules, ) for exploratory studies in in-vitro and in-vivo models
- Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as solubility, pH, isotonicity, color, gelling tendency)
- Provision of Formulations/Test Materials for Safety Studies
- Act as Study Director for Vehicle Assessment studies
- Awareness of vehicle toxicity and provision of associated information/expertise
Qualifications for formulation scientist
- Must be able to exercise critical judgment and make decision independently
- Considerable experience working in a cGMP environment
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams in multiple locations both within and external to the company
- Knowledge of designed experimentation and statistical data analysis are a plus
- The successful candidate will hold a degree in Chemical or Life Sciences from an accredited university
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Formulation Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of formulation scientist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for formulation scientist
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences), combined with 10+ years relevant pharmaceutical experience, or Master’s Degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences), combined with 8+ years relevant pharmaceutical experience, or Doctorate (PhD) Degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences), combined with 5+ years pharmaceutical experience
- Provide technical/scientific leadership within department and serves as a department representative on cross-functional teams and professional affiliations
- Participate in oral solid dosage forms manufacturing processes development, process scale-up from bench top to pilot scale, technology transfer to commercial development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and oversee clinical manufacturing campaigns at CDMOs
- Design and execute pre-formulation studies to characterize solubility, ionization constant, lipophilicity, chemical stability, and-solid state properties of drug candidates
- The incumbent will be responsible for compiling data, preparing summary presentation, and authoring technical reports
- Conceptualization of new projects through thorough literature search and competitive landscape
- New Formulation Development of various dosage forms such as Solid Orals, Oral liquids, Oral powders, Capsules, Semi-solids and other delivery systems
- Supporting global team with benchmarking studies on new products through global projects and part of global team for new product launch
- Planning detailed activities related to formulations and execution of the same within targeted time limits and on cost effective basis
- Optimization of formula, process optimization Trials, feasibility batches, stability studies for smooth execution at scale up level
Qualifications for formulation scientist
- Proficiency in modern analytical techniques (HPLC and LC/MS) and LC methods development
- Knowledgeable in particle size and dissolution rate measurements
- Able to work independently within a team-based environment
- Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science or Engineering with 3-4+ years relevant industrial experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5-10+ years relevant industrial experience, preferably with experience formulating dispersions and coating formulations in the electronics industry and ideally for lithium ion batteries
- Highly developed research and analysis techniques
- Experience with battery materials including electrode pastes or dispersions is a plus
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Formulation Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of formulation scientist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for formulation scientist
- Responsible for formulation and DP process development projects that include early and late stages of development
- Develops lyophilized or liquid formulations and associated drug product process for all stages of clinical and commercial development
- Develops fit-for-purpose analytical methods to support formulation development, process development, and research stability testing
- Directly or indirectly leads, guides, and works with Research Associates in conducting research and developmental work, and investigating and solving developmental problems
- Serves as a team representative in drug development cross functional team meetings, and shares knowledge and expertise of formulations development within the company
- The selected candidate will be responsible providing strategic direction for analytical activities related to large molecule clinical programs
- Leads a formulation development team
- Leads and participates in formulation and product development and stability assessment activities that may include candidate screening and selection, developing lyophilized, spray dried, or liquid formulations for preclinical evaluation, clinical studies and commercialization
- Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing novel delivery systems
- Independently designs stability studies and in vitro experiments to understand quality attributes to support formulation development and optimization
Qualifications for formulation scientist
- Better to have the experience in formula development
- Be careful, stable and diligent
- Transforms scientific/technical knowledge into inventions and innovations
- Creates actives, technologies and products to maximize the perceived performance
- Interprets results in the most relevant way and communicates them with integrity
- Continuously develops expertise and researches new technologies or methods