• Formulation Scientist; R&D

    Contract Pharmacal Corp (Hauppauge, NY)


    Formulation Scientist; R&D

     

    Hauppauge, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=150+Commerce+Drive+Hauppauge+NY+USA+11788)

     

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    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