Formulation and Development Associate

Location: Indianapolis

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00

PMAre you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Overview This Formulation and Development Associate – Animal Health R&D will provide hands-on support for early and late phase formulation and process development.

Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

Design, execute, analyze, and evaluate experiments that meet R&D product development objectives using hands-on, scale-down models of manufacturing processes

Ensure experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives

Technically manage small-scale laboratory projects as required

Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, observation, and technical report writing in collaboration with senior scientists and technicians

Monitor and interpret drug product study results

Organize and execute routine experimental work in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines

Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work Recognize and communicate atypical results/deviations and support investigation and resolution as needed

Accurately document work in batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks

Write and present technical summaries at department meetings and reviews

Collaborate with scientists, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing partners to share key learnings

Participate in project meetings and contribute technical input

Able to adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe behaviors by coworkers

Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant laboratory experience will also be considered

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field preferred

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with laboratory equipment

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and high learning agility

Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional teams

Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data Demonstrated ownership with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Interest in pharmaceutical science and drug product manufacturing, with a willingness to learn and grow in this area Additional Preferences:

Experience troubleshooting scientific equipment

Experience maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks

Knowledge of and hands-on experience with drug product development processes (e.g., extrusion, granulation, tablet compression)
Familiarity with basic statistical concepts and data analysis

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to adapt flexibly and work effectively with others

Motivation to learn and grow within pharmaceutical science and development

Other Information:

Intermittent exposure to elevated noise levels may occur

Work may involve interaction with large equipment and potential mechanical hazards

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and .Equal

Opportunity Employer Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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