Assistant Scientist

100% onsite, Monday–Friday (normal business hours).

About the role

The Associate Scientist/Engineer supports studies to establish oral solid formulations by executing laboratory and pilot-plant work, designing experimental formulation studies, and conducting material characterization and formulation testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulations.
• Design and optimize formulations using a design-of-experience approach.
• Conduct material characterization and formulation testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• 0–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in oral formulation preparation and testing techniques, including HPLC and dissolution.
• Experience conducting material characterization (DSC and TGA preferred).
• Pilot-scale batch manufacture with common oral development technologies.
• General material characterization experience.
• Previous experience in formulation development or spray-dried dispersion is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Skills

• Knowledge of formulation development.
• Knowledge of data trending and tracking; use of statistical analysis software is a plus.
• Advanced problem-solving ability, technical adeptness, and logical thinking.
• Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management, and cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions

• 10%–20% of time in an office environment.
• 80%–90% of time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.
• May travel between NJ sites (Summit and New Brunswick) to access different laboratories and equipment for experiment execution.
• Handles hazardous materials; no exposure to blood or animals.

Pay

Starting hourly compensation for this assignment is $28–$35.56/hr. Final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by the employer of record based on demonstrated experience, required skill, and geographic location.