Assistant Scientist

Job Title

Assistant Scientist

# 26-01287

Summit, NJ

8 months

Mon‑Fri (normal business hours)

100% onsite

• The Associate Scientist/Engineer is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of formulation development.
• Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus.
• Demonstrate advanced problem‑solving ability / mentality, technical adeptness and logical thinking.
• Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in science or engineering or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Previous experience working in formulation development or spray dried dispersion preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience in oral formulation preparation and testing techniques, including HPLC and dissolution is required.
• Experience conducting material characterization, using DSC and TGA preferred.
• Pilot scale batch manufacture with common oral development technologies
• General material characterization experience.

• Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulation
• Design and optimize formulation using design of experience approach
• Conduct material characterization and formulation testing.

• The incumbent will be working 10% to 20% of the time in an office environment.
• The incumbent will be working 80% to 90% of the time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.
• The incumbent may travel between NJ sites Summit and New Brunswick sites to access different laboratories and equipment for the execution of experiments.

The hourly rate for this position is between $33-$35 per hour.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.