Formulations Associate Scientist

Hiring organization: Eurofins Optimed
Job posted: 2026-01-23
Locations:
United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo
Description:

Job Description

  • Provides support in the preparation and/or manufacture of common dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, powder blends, semi-solid dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile liquids;
  • Assist in preparation of pharmaceutical dosage units, including filling, capping, labeling, and inventory
  • Perform general laboratory unit operations such as weighing, mixing/blending, milling, compressing, dissolution testing, etc.;
  • Run simple analytical tools such as pH measurement, osmolarity, moisture content determination, viscosity, syringeability, turbidity and/or opalescence, particle size determination, etc.;
  • Assists with the cleaning and minor repair/adjustment of parts and equipment;
  • Take care of general housekeeping activities and laboratory safety, such as cleaning bench space and equipment, safety walk-throughs, executing equipment calibrations, and stocking supplies such as glass ware, packaging materials, and other disposables.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry or related discipline preferably with 1 to 5 years of industrial/laboratory experience
  • Ability to work with beta-lactams including cephalosporins and penicillins
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective, trusting work and customer relationship
  • Experience running analytical tools such as pH measurement, osmolarity, moisture content determination, viscosity, syringeability, turbidity and/or opalescence, particle size determination, dissolution, etc
  • Knowledge of drug degradation pathways and stabilization techniques
  • Familiarity with scale-up and technology transfer of Pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  • Experience preparing and/or manufacture of common dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, powder blends, semi-solid dosage forms, sterile and non-sterile liquids
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply

Excellent full-time benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holiday
  • Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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