Formulation Associate Scientist

Pace® Analytical Services•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This Associate Scientist – Animal Health R&D will provide hands-on support for early and late phase formulation and process development. This Associate Scientist will work under the guidance of senior scientists to execute formulation development studies for sterile injectable and freeze-dried (lyophilized) drug products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
0–2 years of relevant experience (including internships or undergraduate research) in a laboratory setting, preferably involving biologics or biopharmaceutical products.
Hands-on experience working with standard laboratory equipment
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and high learning agility
Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional teams
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data
Demonstrated ownership with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with or exposure to analytical characterization techniques (e.g., SEC, HPLC, DLS, DSC, etc.)
Exposure to protein formulation or lyophilization (freeze-drying) processes
Experience using basic statistical tools or Excel for data organization and visualization
Experience maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks
Ability to adapt flexibly and work effectively with others
Motivation to learn and grow within pharmaceutical science and development

Responsibilities

Design, execute, monitor, and document early developability and pre-formulation assessments, including stress testing, compounding screening, and formulation development studies
Ensure experimental work is well designed, executed, and documented with clear objectives and high-quality scientific standards
Organize and execute accelerated and real-time stability studies in accordance with established methods, protocols, and applicable regulatory guidelines
Utilize biophysical and analytical tools, including DSC, DLS, Zetasizer, viscometry, and particle analysis, to characterize drug candidates and evaluate physicochemical properties
Support process development activities for a variety of dosage forms, including sterile injectable and lyophilized products
Accurately collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support formulation and process development decisions
Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment relevant to assigned work
Recognize, communicate, and support the investigation of atypical results, equipment issues, and experimental deviations as needed
Accurately document experimental work in electronic laboratory notebooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Collaborate with scientists, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing partners to support the successful translation of laboratory findings into development programs
Participate in project meetings and contribute technical input, study updates, and experimental findings
Adapt to evolving project priorities and support multiple studies in a dynamic research and development environment
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe laboratory practices
Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude