Junior Formulation Development Scientist

Junior Formulation Development Scientist page is loaded## Junior Formulation Development Scientist locations:
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April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R2841688

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and
** third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally**.Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by
** making self-care as simple as it should be**. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our
** 100 loved brands**, our
** 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites
** and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.  
** As a globally certified B Corp company,
** we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at .##
*** About the Job:
*** We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Formulation Development Scientist to join our Research & Development team to assist in the development and optimization of personal care product formulations under the guidance of senior scientists. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with a strong academic background in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a related field, and a passion for developing innovative consumer healthcare products in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.

The successful candidate will support formulation development activities, conduct laboratory experiments, maintain accurate and complete documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to commercialization.##
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* Main Responsibilities:

**** Conduct bench-scale experiments, prepare prototypes, and perform stability and compatibility testing following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
* Operate and maintain scientific instruments including but not limited to pH meters, viscometers, heating and mixing equipment, glass ware, microscopes, scales, sample filling equipment, sample sealing equipment.
* Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and assist in the preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation.
* Work with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to support product development and scale-up activities.
* Participate in integrating consumer insights into formulation strategies to enhance product performance and user experience.
* Support the evaluation of new ingredients, technologies, and instrumentation for potential application in product development.
* Ensure all work complies with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OTC monographs, GMP, GLP). ##
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* About You:

**** B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field.
* 1+ years of relevant industry experience preferred (internships or co-ops acceptable).
* This position is full-time onsite.

Preferred

Skills:

* Basic understanding of formulation principles and laboratory techniques.
* Familiarity with topical dosage forms, oral care products and/or transdermal patches is a plus.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic statistical software (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment to rapidly acquire project understanding and apply professional knowledge to project improvement.
* Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to work with and support colleagues in a cross-functional collaborative environment.

Special Requirements :  Standing, bending, lifting required, not exceeding 25 lbs.

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity.…