Formulation Chemist

SUMMARY:

Formulation Scientist - Animal Health R&D is responsible for scientific support of early and late phase formulation and process development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, execute, analyze, and evaluate experiments that meet the R&D product development business objectives using scale-down models of manufacturing scale processes
• Ensure all experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives
• Technically manage small scale laboratory projects as required
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data collection, mining, observation and technical report writing in collaboration with senior scientists and technicians.
• Monitor and interpret drug product study results.
• Utilize safe laboratory practices, and encourage safe behaviors by coworkers
• Accurately document work in appropriate batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks
• Write and present technical summaries in reports and at department technical meetings and reviews
• Collaborate technically as required with scientist in supported manufacturing areas sharing key learning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in an applicable academic discipline (Chemistry; Pharmaceutics, etc) and applicable laboratory work experience
• Previous experience in a work environment demonstrating behaviors such as conscientiousness, pride in accomplishment, ownership, self-direction
• Technically inquisitive, attentive to detail and must exhibit good problem solving skills.
• Have good mechanical aptitude.
• General laboratory skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an integrated team environment, but also be able to work independently, multitask, and be able to prioritize activities.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and learning agility.

Preferred:

• Prior experience and knowledge of development of drug products including extrusion, liquid compounding, granulation, and tablet compression.
• The candidate should be acquainted with basic statistics and be proficient with the use of Microsoft software products
• Previous statistical background e.g. experimental data analysis and interpretation
  Other Information:
• Candidate must be able to handle 20 kg bags and drums.
• The candidate may come into contact with large equipment, mechanical hazards, and intermittent exposure to high levels of background noise.

Pace Life Sciences

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations.