Scientist II

JRS Pharma LP•Patterson, NY

2d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

JRS Pharma LP is seeking an experienced Scientist II to join our growing U.S. team in Patterson, NY as a key contributor to our Research & Development operations. This role plays a vital part in advancing innovative excipient solutions and supporting the development, evaluation, and optimization of products and applications that meet evolving customer and market needs. The Scientist II is responsible for planning and executing laboratory studies, analyzing and interpreting technical data, developing and optimizing formulations and processes, and maintaining accurate scientific documentation in accordance with established quality and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively across R&D, Quality, Operations, Sales, and other technical functions, this position helps translate scientific insights into practical solutions for our customers and business. This position supports JRS Pharma’s commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions while contributing to the continued growth and advancement of our pharmaceutical excipient portfolio. At JRS Pharma, we take pride in turning natural, renewable resources into high-quality excipient solutions that advance global healthcare. Our warehouse and logistics teams are the backbone of this mission—ensuring our products are delivered with accuracy, care, and reliability. If you are a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about optimizing people, processes, and performance, we invite you to join our team. JRS Pharma is a critical manufacturer of excipient products to the branded and generic drug, over-the-counter, and nutritional supplement industries. We offer a complete portfolio of formulation solutions for the global life science industry supported by Quality manufacturing and strong technical support. At JRS Pharma, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and reliable products that meet the highest standards of performance and consistency. We prioritize employee safety and professional development, fostering a family culture of care and responsibility. Through strong corporate governance and a commitment to long-term security and stability, we build lasting partnership with our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities. JRS Pharma is division of the JRS Group. Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of history and services numerous industries across all major markets through extensive manufacturing operations, sales offices and R&D centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in pharmaceutical technology, chemistry, science or related field
5+ years’ experience in formulation and laboratory analysis
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on accurate documentation and data interpretation
Excellent presentation skills
Must work well in team environment
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree a plus
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation and excipient applications a preferred
Quality auditing or regulatory experience in pharmaceutical or food a plus

Responsibilities

Planning and executing laboratory studies
Analyzing and interpreting technical data
Developing and optimizing formulations and processes
Maintaining accurate scientific documentation in accordance with established quality and regulatory standards
Translating scientific insights into practical solutions for customers and business
Research
New product development
Writing detailed technical reports
Maintaining the laboratories and supplies
Occasional customer interface
Regular communication of progress, both verbal and documentation of the details of their work
Daily electronic notebook entries
Preparation of technical protocols and reports
Presentations for company meetings, internally, and with customers
Reading trade journals, attending webinars, and at least one training course or workshop annually
Conducting experiments to assess and confirm the quality and functionality of JRS commercial products in support of production facilities worldwide, and to develop new excipient products
Conducting functionality testing and evaluations of products in support of raw material and/or manufacturing changes
Summarizing the results of testing with conclusions and possibly recommendations
Generating, reviewing, and analyzing formulation and process data
Experiment creation, documentation of experimental plans, execution of plans and trials, formal reporting and interpretation of data
Testing products and materials to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
Preparing and reviewing controlled documentation; experimental protocols and reports, validation protocols and reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions
Carrying out product testing of samples submitted by customers to support sales as necessary
Providing guidance and support for interns as appropriate
Maintaining a safe working environment and reporting any issues that may present a danger to personnel or the facility
Keeping laboratory equipment and instruments in clean and good working order
Maintaining inventory of lab supplies and ordering as needed