Formulation and Development Associate

Overview 
This Formulation and Development Associate – Animal Health R&D will provide hands-on support for early and late phase formulation and process development. 

Compensation: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

Responsibilities 

• Design, execute, analyze, and evaluate experiments that meet R&D product development objectives using hands-on, scale-down models of manufacturing processes 

• Ensure experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives 

• Technically manage small-scale laboratory projects as required 

• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, observation, and technical report writing in collaboration with senior scientists and technicians 

• Monitor and interpret drug product study results 

• Organize and execute routine experimental work in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines 

• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work 

• Recognize and communicate atypical results/deviations and support investigation and resolution as needed 

• Accurately document work in batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks 

• Write and present technical summaries at department meetings and reviews 

• Collaborate with scientists, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing partners to share key learnings 

• Participate in project meetings and contribute technical input 

• Able to adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment 

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe behaviors by coworkers 

• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 2 years of relevant laboratory experience will also be considered 

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field preferred 

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience working with laboratory equipment 

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and high learning agility 

• Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional teams 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data 

• Demonstrated ownership with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently 

• Interest in pharmaceutical science and drug product manufacturing, with a willingness to learn and grow in this area 

Additional Preferences: 

• Experience troubleshooting scientific equipment 

• Experience maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks 

• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with drug product development processes (e.g., extrusion, granulation, tablet compression) 

• Familiarity with basic statistical concepts and data analysis 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications 

• Ability to adapt flexibly and work effectively with others 

• Motivation to learn and grow within pharmaceutical science and development 

Other Information: 

• Intermittent exposure to elevated noise levels may occur 

• Work may involve interaction with large equipment and potential mechanical hazards