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At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
We are looking to fill a Formulation Scientist position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer any sponsorship.
Description
The Formulation Scientist - Lab Support for Formulation Development role is responsible for executing formulation development efforts for investigational pharmaceutical products, including solid dosage forms and liquid solutions and suspensions. Knowledge of the specific processes and equipment (formulation, pharmaceuticals) is desirable, but not required in advance, but experience in a laboratory setting is desired. The candidate will receive training in formulation techniques and therefore should be an enthusiastic learner. The work may involve lab and pilot-scale powder handling and operation of processing equipment, such as for blending, granulation, encapsulation, or tablet compression, cell culture, material dispensing, shipping, chemical inventory management and ordering, and workflow optimization.
Responsibilities
Prepare formulations including material weighing/dispensing, blending, processing, and operation of associated equipment
Characterization of formulations including physical and chemical characterization
Preparation and handling of potent compound formulations and processes
Manage shipping, handling, forecasting, restocking, and dispensing of material
Documentation and reporting of results to a senior scientist
Effective interaction with other technical groups including partnership with a scientific supervisor
Support of laboratory investigations of unexpected results as needed
Receive requests to support research and administrative activities and maintain calendar of availability/activities performed
Perform cell assays with prepared formulations
Qualifications - BS/MS in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline
Required Skills and Experience
Strong laboratory and analytical skills
Documentation and reporting of results
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable working in a laboratory setting with strong adherence to laboratory safety
Desired Skills and Experience
Research or industrial experience with at least one of the following techniques: handling of chemicals or powders in a wet lab setting using fume hoods or ventilated balance enclosures, oral dosage form tablet compression, powder milling, roller compaction, wet granulation, film coating, hot melt extrusion, capsule filling, or liquid blending/formulation, USP disintegration testing, tablet tensile strength testing, USP friability testing
Prior experience in a pharmaceutical product development laboratory is beneficial
Prior experience with cell culture is beneficial
Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with a variety of collaborators
Comfortable working independently to drive work through completion.
About Parexel
Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.
For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.
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EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The expertise and passion for excellence shared by our people around the world unites us in our mission and drives our success. As a premier service provider to the global biopharmaceutical industry, we give you the opportunity to work with industry-leading clients in an exciting, collaborative environment where career choices and development paths are abundant, and projects are challenging. In fact, PAREXEL works with the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies, the top global biotech companies, and hundreds of small and emerging companies. With over 30 years of experience, we have supported the development of some of the most important treatments of our time, including nearly all of the 50 top selling drugs currently on the market.
We offer our employees the ability to make a difference globally, while we support them locally in environments full of challenge, collaboration, flexibility and industry-leading growth potential.
Discover a career at PAREXEL, where exciting challenges and opportunities await you.