Purpose *The ‘Formulation Chemist – II/Sr. Formulation Chemist’ is a key member of the R&D; team who be responsible to ensure the formulation development & characterization activities for the assigned products are carried out in a timely manner as per organization needs. This would be a mid-level role who would be independently looking after assigned projects & ensure compliance to timelines as well as scientific & regulatory principles.
* Position / Job Title *Formulation Chemist – II / Sr. Formulation Chemist
* Department *FD – R&D;
* Reporting To *Sr. Manager – Research & Development
* Location *Concord
- Canada
* Years of Experience *7
- 12 years
* Dosage Form *Nasal / Liquid
* Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
- *Comprises of Formulation responsibilities including – preparation & characterization of lab scale formulation batches
* e.g., droplet size determinations, particle size determination, spray pattern, plume geometry, etc.
- *Responsible for end to end product development from R&D; to tech transfer
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- *Facilitate the transfer of lab scale developed formulations to manufacturing site
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- *Develop and implement comparability, stability, and in-vitro test methods to support regulatory submissions of nasal & inhalation products
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- *Conducting experiments based on scientific principles to develop formulations and designing manufacturing processes for various dosage forms including liquid (solution or suspension forms) for nasal and/or inhalation route.
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- *Prepare and review test methods, protocols, reports and standard operating procedures and train personnel as required.
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- *Analyzing data and writing reports, protocols, test methods, SOPs, and other documents.
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- *Documenting laboratory work in compliance with SOPs and cGMPs.
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- *Liaise with other cross functional department members including analytical, regulatory, supply chain, project management to facilitate project activities.
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- *Mentor junior chemists and lab assistants to ensure they conduct experiments in a compliant manner
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- *Support in regulatory documents preparation including development reports, correspondences
* Qualifications & Pre-Requisites
- *B.
Sc. degree or equivalent in an applicable discipline of science (pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, medical laboratory science or related)
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- *7
- 12 years of experience in a pharmaceutical R&D; laboratory and / or CMO setting
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- *Experience in development of formulations in solutions/ semi-solids/ suspension dosage forms
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- *Experience in tech transfer and formulation development & characterization activities
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- *Exposure in development and characterization of nasal / inhalation products will be an asset Role requires independent working with minimal supervision.
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- *Candidate must be motivated and capable to handling independent projects
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- *Valuable written and oral communication skills
* Additional notes
- *Role may be required to work in afternoon shift (12 pm to 8 pm) on a need basis.
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- *Expected to travel overseas / within Canada on a need basis to manufacturing facility(ies) to participate in Technology transfer of products.*

📌 Formulation Chemist II (Concord)
🏢 Rubicon Research
📍 Concord