Scientist II, PharmDev Formulation

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** Date Issued:*
* May 14, 2025

** Final date to receive applications:*
* May 21, 2025

** Wage Level:*
* Salary

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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

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* ** Position Title** :
Scientist II, Pharmaceutical Development - Formulation

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* Location:

** Bedford, New Hampshire

** Department:
** Formulation Development

** Reporting To:
** Sr Manager, Process Development

** Responsible For (Staff):
** No

The Scientist II position is a key collaborator of the Formulation Development team in Pharmaceutical Development department within a fast-paced, expanding CDMO.  This job will require both support and leadership in hands-on experimentation, testing, and strategic technical project management to support clients.

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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* + Leads Formulation Development projects for various modalities, serving as the technical lead and SME for formulation and process design activities.

+ Supports more complex Formulation Development projects as a collaborator, working with a senior scientist to achieve project milestones

+ Executes and analyze experiments to achieve project milestones without supervision.

+ Develops and implements phase-appropriate formulation development strategies aligned with program objectives and regulatory expectations.

+ Acts as a Formulation Development representative on internal and client-facing project calls, providing technical updates and strategic input.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in formulation design for both small molecules and biologics, analytical data interpretation and trending.

+ Develops and optimizes formulations for high-potency compounds, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other complex modalities.

+ Supports technology transfer activities and assists in scale-up or manufacturing transitions as a formulation SME.

+ Performs analytical testing within Pharmaceutical Development laboratory to support formulation development, such as HPLC/UPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Flow Cam, Karl Fischer titration, DSC/FDM, and other related assays to confirm acceptance criteria as part of formulation development activities.

+ Troubleshoot formulation, analytical and process challenges and proposes scientifically sound corrective actions.

+ Responsible for proper maintenance, calibration, and cleanliness of laboratory instruments and equipment.

+ Performs or assists in routine facilities cleaning and equipment upkeep as required.

+ Authors and reviews Formulation Development records, protocols, and reports to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with quality standards and client demand.

+ Reviews executed documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to management.

+ Drafts and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related controlled documents for Pharmaceutical Development operations.

+ Provides training, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory staff.

+ Collaborates cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including Manufacturing Technical Services (MTS), and Operations, as well as external client teams, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Required:

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* + BS/MS in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related fields required with 5+ years' experience in pharmaceutical development or CDMO industry

+ Advanced Degree in (PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related fields preferred with 0-3 years' experience in pharmaceutical development or CDMO industry.

+ A strong foundation in clinical-phase development and analytical characterization of drug products, including biologics and other complex modalities

+ In-depth knowledge of biopharmaceutical and/or medical product regulation, formulation, filtration, filling, and lyophilization operations

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Experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/Teams/PowerPoint/SharePoint), Smart Sheets, LabX, and Empower

** Preferred:*
* + ​ Detail oriented and a results-driven team player

+ Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment

+ Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues

+ Creative with the ability to work with minimal supervision and balance with independent thinking

+ Resilient through operational and organizational change

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** Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:*
* _PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union…