What are the responsibilities and job description for the Formulation Scientist; R&D position at CONTRACT PHARMACAL CORP?
Description
Position Summary:
The Formulation Scientist is primarily responsible for the formulation product development and submission of regulatory documents for oral solid dosage and other pharmaceutical dosage form.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Design formulations for solid dosage forms in nutraceutical, over the counter and prescription drugs.
- Manage multiple development projects and develop formulations in a timely manner.
- Write protocols, master manufacturing records, and product development reports.
- Provide support to production in process improvement and troubleshooting.
- Stays current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is required.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical R&D formulation, preferably in generic industry.
- Experience with formulation equipment such as blender, fluid bed dryer, high shear granulator, tablet press and other such equipment.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing facility with unlimited career growth potential.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of cGMPs related to US FDA and EU EMEA manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Quality System requirements.
- Knowledge of ICH, USP, and EP requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, working knowledge of MS Office.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Motivated, detailed, organized.
Working Conditions:
- Work/Travel schedule must be adhered to and/or changed as needed to meet business requirements. Standing, bending, kneeling, picking up boxes are part of role.
- Regular, ongoing travel throughout geographic areas on a continual basis as normal scope of role.
- Employee work hours/schedule and/or shift are subject to change based on business needs and Management discretion.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk for long periods. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position:
- As needed
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $90,000 per year
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
