Formulation Scientist

We are looking for a meticulous and inquisitive Formulation Scientist for an innovative company in Oxford (OX4), to join a small, experienced team.

The Formulation Scientist will be responsible for executing formulation development for microneedle based transdermal drug and vaccine products, with a focus on process optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams under guidance from senior scientists.

Formulation Scientist key responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize transdermal formulations for APIs and vaccine candidates (patches, gels, microneedles).
• Operate and produce prototypes
• Conduct pre-formulation and stability studies; analyse and interpret results.
• Performing analytical experiments.
• Preparation of reagents, sample management.
• Sample and test material management.
• Assist in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer to pilot or manufacturing scale.
• Prepare experimental reports, protocols, and documentation for internal and regulatory use; presentation of results.

Key requirements for Formulation Scientist:

• Chemistry, Biochemistry or other relevant PhD plus formulation experience, preferably with topical and/or transdermal delivery.
• Knowledge of excipients, skin permeation enhancers, and formulation characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with QMS systems, GMP, ...