Formulation Scientist
Required Qualifications
- MS in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years industry experience in preformulation/formulation development functions preferred or equivalent postgraduate experience to include:
- Demonstrated ability to apply scientific principles to preformulation/formulation development of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
- Hands on experience with basic analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, and other routine lab instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply good documentation and record practices.
- Candidate should be knowledgeable with scientific investigation and thinking, proactively identify issues, and develop solutions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Expertise in the development of freeze-dried formulations for small molecules and biologicals.
- Expertise in addressing solubility and bioavailability issues in the development for oral or parenteral pharmaceutical products.
- Expertise in characterization of pharmaceutical materials and an understanding of material properties and their influence on product quality.
- Working knowledge of cGMPs, including CMC regulatory information required for INDs/NDAs/ANDAs with respect to API, preformulation, formulation, analytical methods, and dosage form manufacturing processes.
- Working knowledge of statistics relevant to pharmaceutical product development.
- Knowledge of requirements to safely work with Safebridge 3 compounds.
- Skillful at authoring and reviewing technical documents including, standard operating procedures, product development reports, batch records etc.
Application and Position Details
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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