Formulation Chemist

Puretek Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The R&D Formulation Chemist develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots formulations for OTC pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and personal care products. The role conducts laboratory trials and formulation development, preferably for solid dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, and granules, and supports liquid and topical formulations as needed.

The position evaluates active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and functional ingredients for compatibility, performance, stability, and cost effectiveness. It also supports troubleshooting of formulation and manufacturing issues, process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, formulation performance evaluations, and stability studies.

The chemist maintains accurate laboratory records and technical documentation in accordance with applicable GMP and company procedures. The role collaborates with R&D, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments to support product development and commercialization; manages assigned projects and timelines; maintains laboratory organization; and follows safety procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant formulation R&D experience.
• Hands-on experience in formulation development, laboratory experimentation, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot formulations for OTC pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and personal care products.
• Conduct laboratory trials and formulation development, preferably for solid dosage forms including tablets, capsules, powders, and granules.
• Support liquid and topical formulations, including gels, creams, conditioners, shampoo, and lotions, as needed.
• Select and evaluate APIs, excipients, and functional ingredients for compatibility, performance, stability, and cost effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues and support process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Conduct formulation performance evaluations and support stability studies.
• Prepare accurate laboratory records, formulation sheets, experimental reports, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable GMP and company procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments to support product development and commercialization.
• Manage assigned projects, meet development timelines, maintain laboratory organization, and follow safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level