Formulation Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Saint Petersburg, FL (Job ID US3581976_BH9892892)

Description

Job Opportunity: Formulation Scientist
Location: St. Petersburg, FL – ONSITE
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: $38.80/hr.

Position Overview:

• Product Development is responsible for new product development over the lifecycle of the project which could include benchtop/lab scale, demonstration/feasibility batches, registration/stability batches, and technical support of process validation batches.
• Additional responsibilities may include support of development/commercial product investigations, and technology transfers from other sites to the St. Petersburg, FL facility.
• The group is also responsible for Gap Assessments, Risk Assessments, and the implementation of process analytical technology (PAT) solutions and overall support of all aspects of product development.
• This position contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing Softgel Formulation/Process drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required pre-formulation, formulation and process activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting pre-formulation, formulation preparation, testing and analysis work in the PD lab.
• Schedule and conduct lab work to ensure timely completion of the required activities.
• Perform solubility and compatibility studies.
• Prepare laboratory fill mixes, air fill capsules.
• Prepare gel swatches.
• Execute drying studies.
• Perform fill moisture, water activity, hardness, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration, dissolution and/or other testing.
• Perform HPLC analysis. Prepare buffers, mobile phase and dissolution media.
• Provide experimental details and record the results in approved notebooks, batch records, reports and logbooks.
• Prepare samples for animal PK studies.
• Provide training to new or existing personnel.
• Required to read and execute departmental guidance and SOPs.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities for the position.
• Maintain current training records for required procedures.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.
• May be required to work with highly potent compounds, hormones.

Education Requirements

• BS in scientific field with 5 plus years' experience in lab, 3 in GMP or MS in scientific field with 3 plus years' experience in GMP lab
• Doctorate in scientific field with 1 plus years' experience in lab

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Strong scientific skills required.
• Must have accurate and legible documentation skills.
• Working knowledge and application of scientific principles and techniques. Exposure to computer software associated with word processing and spreadsheets required.
• Effective communication, documentation and writing skills required
• Attention to detail and high-level of organizational skills required.
  Experience with testing and analytical equipment.
• Required to use laboratory equipment, including HPLC.
• Required to use business-related software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as Empower, ChemStation, and other software as it relates to specific job duties.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge industry standards.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team committed to high-quality outcomes.
• Impactful Work: Ensure our products meet rigorous quality and regulatory standards.

Apply today to take the next step in your career!
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 Apply on company website