Associate, R&D

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Full Time Level 1 North Brunswick, NJ, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Date: 12/2025

Location:

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Reports to:

Manager, R&D

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Associate, R&D Formulation serves as a transitional position between an advanced R&D technician and a Formulator
-1. This role requires hands‑on execution combined with growing technical ownership of formulation development activities. The individual will lead formulation experiments, support process development and scale‑up, and ensure compliant documentation while demonstrating readiness to advance into a Formulator role.

• Formulation Development & Execution
  • Support formulation experiments for new product development and optimization of existing products.
  • Design and prepare prototypes and experimental batches at benchtop, pilot, and scale‑up levels.
  • Support development of solid oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules, granules).
  • Execute formulation activities independently with minimal supervision while escalating complex challenges appropriately.
  • Collaborate closely with and support senior R&D team members in daily product development activities.
• Process Development & Scale‑Up
  • Support process development, validation, troubleshooting, and technology transfer to manufacturing.
  • Execute pilot‑scale and scale‑up batches to support commercialization.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to optimize processes.
• Equipment Operation & Technical Ownership
  • Set up, operate, clean, and perform changeovers on R&D and pilot‑scale equipment, including:
    • Tablet presses
    • Capsule filling machines
    • Coating equipment
    • Granulators
    • Fluid Bed Dryers (FBDs)
  • Ensure equipment is maintained and operated in compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and cGMP requirements.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues using strong technical and analytical skills.
• Documentation, Compliance & Communication
  • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation (BMRs, logbooks, protocols, reports).
  • Record formulation data, observations, and changes in a timely and clear manner.
  • Ensure adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate updates, results, and project status effectively to R&D and cross‑functional teams.
  • Prepare and review technical and customer‑facing documents, including:
    • Sample shipment cover letters
    • Commercial invoices and declaration documents for international shipments
    • Tracking and data analysis spreadsheets
• Cross‑Functional Coordination & Operations
  • Coordinate with internal departments to support smooth R&D operations:
    • QC
      :
      Sample drop‑off and documentation
    • QA
      :
      Sample testing, shipment coordination, and results tracking
    • Packaging
      :
      Sample transfer and packaging
    • Warehouse/Inventory
      :
      Material availability and tracking
    • Purchasing
      :
      Requisition s, POs, and delivery timelines
    • Maintenance
      :
      Equipment and facility repairs
    • External Facilities (e.g., Van Dyke Building):
      Raw material transfers
  • Request materials through Syspro and ensure availability for trials.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings across R&D and Purchasing teams.
• Sample Management, Packaging & Shipping
  • Package, label, and maintain inventory of samples for:
    • Customer evaluations and meetings
    • Internal and external testing
    • Stability studies
  • Ship samples, materials, and documents via Fed Ex and UPS, including international shipments.
  • Prepare all required shipping documentation and ensure compliance with international regulations.
    
    Coordinate with shipping carriers to resolve delays and ensure timely delivery.
• Inventory, Warehouse & Material Management
  • Maintain organization, labeling, and safety of R&D warehouse and storage areas.
  • Ensure proper labeling and storage of raw materials, packaging materials, and supplier samples.
  • Manage controlled storage requirements (e.g., probiotics in designated rooms/freezers).
  • Track inventory levels, material usage, and delivery timelines.
  • Maintain office and lab supply inventory.
• Data Tracking & Administrative Support
  • Packages & labels samples for shipments & customer review.
  • Packag…