Associate Formulations Scientist

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you're looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

Employee Responsibilities:

• Preparation of prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, tablets, capsules, powder blends, semi-solid dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile liquids) for exploratory studies in in-vitro and in-vivo models

• Development of oral, topical and intravenous (sterile) dosage forms for feasibility studies and small scale manufacturing operations

• Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as solubility, tablet hardness, disintegration, pH, isotonicity, color, gelling tendency, etc.)

• Assessment of the chemical and physical stability of prototype formulations, as well as the performance of prototype formulations using in-vitro tests (non-sink dissolution, precipitation, etc.)

• Identify potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations

• Development of protocols for preparation of formulations at preclinical and clinical study sites

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Experience with drug formulation and pre-formulation techniques, and an understanding of drug candidate properties

• Basic chemistry (wet or solid state) laboratory experience.

• Experience working with laboratory equipment, mechanically inclined.

• Ability to follow procedures reliably and consistently,

• Strong computer and organizational skills

• Adept in Microsoft office

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivared, adaptable, and a positive attitude

• Ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.