Formulation Engineer

Due to our continued growth, Corium Innovations is seeking a Formulation Engineer who will lead formulation and process development efforts for prototype formulations. This position will guide prototypes from concept to manufacturing in a cGMP environment, conduct formulation screening, alter and optimize process parameters, and characterize the output. The engineer will conduct investigations, troubleshoot problems, and maintain project deliverables on time and within budget, while writing technical reports and presenting findings.

• Plan formulation DOE and process development trials through development plans.
• Assist supervisors on sourcing material and equipment.
• Summarize trial results in technical summary reports.
• Create, revise and approve batch records, work instructions, and other quality system documents.
• Conduct technical investigations of manufacturing and laboratory deviations.
• Use various lab physical and chemical characterization equipment.
• Prepare samples for all tests using optimized process methods, operating equipment, and tooling. Make detailed observations and notes during all experiments and analyze data and interpret results, as appropriate.
• Prepare written documentation of work performed (protocols, data, observations, summaries, technical reports, lab notebooks) and conduct technical presentations.
• Support manufacturing of clinical trial materials. Coordinate activities with internal stakeholders and communicate with suppliers to obtain technical information on equipment and materials.
• Aid in developing material/product specifications and test methods and associated documentation. Perform inventory control related to materials for formulation developmental work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymers or Material Sciences or related field. Higher education is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of formulation and process development experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry or academia on topical/transdermal/transmucosal drug delivery formulation is preferred.
• Understanding of physicochemical properties of drugs, materials, and polymers and the ability to apply that knowledge to develop dosage forms for application to skin.
• Expert knowledge in the areas of adhesive systems, mixing, coating, extrusion, converting, and/or packaging operations.
• Team player capable of leading cross functional teams. Motivated and results oriented.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Background in mixing, coating, laminating, physical and mechanical characterization of transdermal and transmucosal dosage forms and in vitro formulation evaluation.
• Understand transport phenomena in the aspects of thermodynamics and kinetics.
• Proven ability to independently plan and execute formulation experiments in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of regulatory and quality guidelines pertaining to new drug products, drug/device combination products, and transdermal drug delivery systems.
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Self-motivation and proactivity to design, execute and deliver experiments and projects with a passion for creative problem-solving.
• Ability to lead and prioritize multiple concurrent projects, while demonstrating organizational skills for time management and flexibility to adapt to changing project directions or scopes.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements.

• Highly competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement savings account with a company match and immediate vesting.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Competitive paid vacation plan plus ~1 additional week of paid time off for our annual holiday shutdown.