Assistant Scientist - Oral Solid Formulation
About The Position
SOKOL GxP Services is seeking an Associate Scientist/Engineer to join our on-site team in Summit, NJ. This role is integral to supporting oral solid formulation studies, working hands-on in laboratory and pilot plant settings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel between Summit and New Brunswick sites as needed to access specialized equipment and facilities. Key responsibilities include: Executing laboratory and pilot plant work to establish oral solid formulations; Designing and conducting experimental formulation studies; Performing material characterization and formulation testing; Developing and optimizing oral formulations using a design of experiments approach; Utilizing HPLC and dissolution testing techniques for oral formulations; Tracking and trending data for formulation development projects; Communicating effectively and transparently with peers and cross-functional partners; Traveling between NJ sites (Summit and New Brunswick) as required to access labs and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation, laboratory, or pilot-plant work (internship experience acceptable)
- Hands-on experience performing HPLC and dissolution testing for oral formulations
- Experience working in cGMP/FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments (internship experience acceptable)
- Ability to travel between Summit, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a science or engineering field
- Experience with oral solid formulation development
- Experience with material characterization techniques such as DSC and/or TGA
- Experience using Design of Experiments (DoE) to design and optimize formulation studies
- Data trending and statistical analysis skills
Responsibilities
- Executing laboratory and pilot plant work to establish oral solid formulations
- Designing and conducting experimental formulation studies
- Performing material characterization and formulation testing
- Developing and optimizing oral formulations using a design of experiments approach
- Utilizing HPLC and dissolution testing techniques for oral formulations
- Tracking and trending data for formulation development projects
- Communicating effectively and transparently with peers and cross-functional partners
- Traveling between NJ sites (Summit and New Brunswick) as required to access labs and equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- holiday pay
- 401(k) program
- Employee referral bonus program
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Career Level
Entry Level
