Assistant Scientist

Responsibilities

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

• Knowledge of formulation development.
• Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software.
• Advanced problem‐solving ability, technical adeptness, and logical thinking.
• Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management, and cross‑functional teams.

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

• 10‑20% of the time in an office environment.
• 80‑90% of the time in a manufacturing and/or laboratory setting.
• May travel between NJ sites (Summit and New Brunswick) to access laboratories and equipment.

• Lab work without blood or animals.
• Position handles hazardous materials.

Job requires the candidate to be present onsite full time.

Mon‑Fri (normal business hours).

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