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