Associate Scientist, Formulations

2 months ago


Watertown, United States GQR Full time

Title: Associate or Sr. Associate Scientist- Formulation Development

Status: 12-month contract

Location: Onsite Monday through Friday Watertown, MA

Hourly rate: $38-$40 depending on experience


Company focuses on oral drug delivery. This candidate will work directly with controlled drug delivery from polymeric matrices and use traditional and non-traditional formulation processes.

The Formulation Development group uses theoretical principles of chemistry, materials science, and engineering coupled with chemical and physical assays to define and characterize the drug delivery component. A strong grounding in chemistry or materials science is valuable.


Day to Day:

Plan and execute experiments using pharmaceutical sciences and engineering techniques


  • Design formulations for long acting gastric release
  • Produce polymeric matrices using processes such as hot melt extrusion, film deposition, spray coating, and spray drying
  • Characterize formulations for chemical, physical, processing, and stability attributes
  • Apply chemical and mechanical principles to investigate and optimize formulations
  • Work closely with engineering, process, and analytical teams
  • Communicate findings internally
  • Written: clear plans and reports for R&D programs
  • In small groups: productive and collaborative discussions
  • Department- and company-wide: focused presentations
  • Be accountable for, and complete and accurate with data, communication, and timelines
  • Help discover and develop novel approaches to control drug release and gastric residence


Key Qualifications


  • B.A., B.Sc., or M.S. with a minimum of 3-5 years laboratory/formulation experience
  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bio/Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • Flexible, detailed, and careful bench scientist
  • Knowledge of drug development, pharmacology, CMC, or regulatory a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, following protocols without supervision
  • Independently troubleshoot and deliver results with minimal direction



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