Actalent Hiring for Formulation Associate at Groton, Connecticut Full Time

Formulation Associate Job Opportunity!

About the Company:

This Formulation Associate role is an entry level role for someone looking for laboratory experience. This company has over 50,000 employees and growing in over 900 sites in 50 countries, and is one of the leading international laboratories and top biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. They are looking for someone with one to two years of formulations experience in a lab, as well as someone who wants to grow within a leading company. There is extensive room for growth within this large network. Candidates have the opportunity to start as soon as possible and are subject to very competitive pay rates. Come and join them!

About Actalent:

At Actalent, we specialize in placing skilled professionals into the right job opportunities to build their careers. We manage the hiring for the top Healthcare and Science opportunities throughout New York and Connecticut. We have multiple opportunities available within these fields, ranging from Registered Nurses, LPNs, and Medical Assistants, as well as Laboratory Technicians, Chemists, and Research and Development Associates. The companies we work with provide competitive pay, great benefits, and ample room for growth. These long term opportunities are with top Healthcare Providers and Laboratories in the Northeast! Each of these hiring managers will make an immediate hiring decision for the right candidate .

Job Description:

• 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.)

• Identifying potential stability and performance issues with prototype formulations

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

• Routine preparation of solution and suspension formulations for use in preclinical studies

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or other related degree concentration and 1 to 3 years of related experience

• At least one year experience in formulation development

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

• Experience conducting routine laboratory experiments (e.g., HPLC, DSC, PXRD spectroscopy, solubility determinations, dissolution testing, suspension processing, etc.) in a timely and productive manner with consistent quality output

• Ability to follow procedures reliably and consistently and elevate relevant issues, as appropriate

• Strong computer, scientific, 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-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

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

Additional Skills:

Formulation, Laboratory, Chemistry, R&d, Hplc, Gmp, Quality control, Pharmaceutical, Biology, Research & development, Powder coat, Chemical, Analytical chemistry

*If you are not interested in this opportunity, we also hire for entry-level to mid-level roles for the following job opportunities:

• Research Assistants

• Research and Development Associates

• Chemists

• Biologists

• Quality Assurance Technicians

• Quality Control Technicians

• Specimen Processors and Accessioners

• Lab Assistants

• Lab Technicians

• Medical Technologists

• Certified Nursing Assistants

• Phlebotomists

• Medical Assistants

• Licensed Practical Nurses

• Registered Nurses

Please reach out to me at this email to schedule a time to discuss what you are looking for in a new job opportunity!

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About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.