Formulation Scientist

Halo Pharmaceutical is a technology-focused contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in solid, semi-solid, and liquid dosage forms, with differentiated expertise in controlled substances manufacturing. With facilities in the United States and Canada, Halo supports leading pharmaceutical companies through high-quality manufacturing, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions.

Join a growing CDMO where your leadership, operational expertise, and ability to drive performance will directly influence site success and customer satisfaction.

The Formulation Scientist is responsible for the development of the final formulation on a project. The Formulation Scientist actively participates in all the phases of the product development including the pre formulation, process development, scale-up and support for the transfer to the pilot plant.

• Designs formulations and conducts formulation trials by using different pharmaceutical techniques.
• Develops manufacturing processes and makes prototype batches, phase I, II, and III clinical trial materials.
• Leads production of engineering, registration and scale up etc. batches
• Supports technical transfer and validation activities.
• Required to work closely with other functional areas such as Analytical Development, Project Management, Quality and Commercial manufacture and clients to ensure timelines are met.
• Participates in research and development activities and is accountable for preparation of all technical documents to support our client’s submissions for IND, NDA, and ANDA etc.
• Writes formulation trial protocols, manufacturing batch records, packaging batch records and pharmaceutical development reports etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• May be required to lift up to 25lbs
• May handle hazardous waste
• Must be able to move about the laboratory and the facility
• Must be able to remain sedentary for periods of time
• Must be able to remain in an upright position for periods of time
• Required to wear personal protective equipment

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical, or a related field.

• 5 years’ experience in the area of Pharmaceutical Development; broad knowledge on tablets, capsules, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms.
• One year experience in the development of solid dosage forms.
• Hand on experience with blending, compression, wet granulation, coating, encapsulation and sustained release formulations etc.
• Experience on Design of Experiment (DOE) and Quality by Design (QBD) is preferred.

Halo Pharma provides a pay range for this role in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by assessing expertise, skills, education, and professional background

Halo is an Equal Opportunity / Aff