R&D Formulation Associate
About The Position
The R&D Formulation Associate is responsible for supporting the formulation of new products and any new formulations for existing products because of continuous process improvement. The associate will assist in compounding, calibration, lab maintenance, drug filtration, labeling, monitoring/organizing samples for testing. The Formulation Associate will report to the Senior Formulation Scientist. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required
- At least 2 years’ experience with formulation mixing/processing and aseptic processes in pharmaceutical environment
- 18+ years of age
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with controlled substances
- Experience working with sterile injectable
Responsibilities
- Executes compounding activities within the clinical development lab
- Follows detailed formulations and batch records in processing formulations
- Sterilize solutions via filtration
- Assists with sample maintenance and sample collections for development studies
- Assists in formulation development studies
- Assists in stability studies
- Helps testing samples if needed
- Assists in maintaining lab equipment and keeping lab in good order
- Ensures all proper policies and procedures/work instructions are followed correctly within new product development
- Ensures all duties and processes are in adherence with ISO standards, USP, and current good compounding practices
- Performs change control processes and assist with managing timelines
- Practices and monitors good documentation practices, including keeping detailed lab notebook
Benefits
- Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
- 401k retirement program with company match
- 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
- Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
- National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
