Early Formulations Scientist

Job Description

About the role

Eurofins PSS is seeking a highly motivated scientist to support the client’s Early Formulation Science and Drug Delivery group. The candidate will work directly on a client site in Cambridge, MA and the role requires daily onsite presence, five (5) days per week. This position will collaborate directly with group project leads and, in some cases, client Pharmacology/Biology scientists.

Responsibilities

• Prediction and experimental evaluation of physicochemical properties of potential small molecule drug candidates (solubility and chemical/physical properties)
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of fit for purpose, standard and enabled formulations for preclinical studies (oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, etc)
• Perform dissolution / precipitation/ flux studies of drugs in biorelevant conditions
• Support laboratory experiments for novel research efforts in the area of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics

Requirements

• MS with 2-4 years of experience, or BS with 3-6 years of experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physical Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting hypothesis driven laboratory experiments and detailed capture of experimental details and observations in electronic laboratory notebook systems.
• Experience with application of fundamental principles of general chemistry.
• Experience with basic data structuring and capture.
• Experience with basic AI prompting.
• Experience with formulation design for preclinical studies.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and activities while managing tight timelines.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Compensation: $32-36/hr
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Pay

• $32-36/hr

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed.

Additional Information:

• The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed.
• Candidates living within a commutable range of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply.
• Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.