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Lead formulation development from experimental design and lab-scale execution throughscale-up and production transfer * Use scientific principles to develop, optimize, and improve enzyme formulations

FORMULATION SCIENTIST

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$87K - $105K/yr

Lead formulation development, optimization, and scale-up activities for semi-solid and liquid ... Design, execute, analyze, and document formulation and process development studies using scientific ...

Development Scientist I Position Summary: * Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm EST * This ... Solve formulation and process problems. * Author SOP's, IQ/OQ/PQ documents, development and ...

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How much do formulation development scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for formulation development scientist in the United States is $37.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $43.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Formulation Development Scientist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Formulation Development Scientist, you need a strong background in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or chemical engineering, often supported by an advanced degree. Expertise in analytical techniques, process development tools, and regulatory compliance systems such as GMP and ICH guidelines is crucial. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you excel in cross-functional teams and troubleshoot complex formulation challenges. These competencies are vital for developing safe, effective, and scalable pharmaceutical products that meet industry standards.

What does a Formulation Development Scientist do?

A Formulation Development Scientist is responsible for designing and optimizing the composition of pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, capsules, creams, or injectables. They work to ensure that drugs are effective, stable, and safe for patient use by selecting appropriate ingredients and determining the best manufacturing processes. These scientists conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with other departments to meet regulatory and quality standards. Their work is crucial in bringing new medications from the lab to the market.

What is the difference between Formulation Development Scientist vs Formulation Chemist?

AspectFormulation Development ScientistFormulation Chemist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical or biotech companiesResearch labs, pharmaceutical or biotech companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in R&D departments focusing on product developmentUsed in R&D for formulation and product stability testing
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Formulation Development Scientist and a Formulation Chemist lies in their scope of work. The Scientist typically oversees the entire formulation development process, including experimental design and optimization, while the Chemist focuses more on laboratory testing and formulation adjustments. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are integral to pharmaceutical R&D teams, but the Scientist often has a broader strategic role in product development.

What are some common challenges faced by Formulation Development Scientists during the product development process?

Formulation Development Scientists often encounter challenges such as optimizing the stability and efficacy of a formulation, balancing the selection of excipients, and scaling up from lab to manufacturing while maintaining product quality. They must also navigate regulatory requirements, troubleshoot unexpected physical or chemical changes, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams like analytical, regulatory, and manufacturing. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.
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Development Scientist II

Full-time

Life, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Development Scientist II

The Development Scientist II serves as a primary point of contact with the client regarding pharmaceutical development and clinical manufacturing project related activities. The Development Scientist II is responsible for supporting these activities in the areas of supervision, process development, clinical trial batch manufacturing, packing and documentation.

Position Summary

This position is 100% on-site at the Greenville site.

Catalent's Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.

The Development Scientist II is responsible for all formulation and process development of several ongoing projects including project management and customer contact.

The Role

  • Responsible for GMP compliance in formulation and process development.

  • Responsible for assisting with planning and operating within a budget for the pharmaceutical area.

  • Work directly with customers and potential customers to agree on development approaches and scope of work.

  • Independently assist manufacturing group with batch manufacture and packaging/labeling, including set-up and cleaning.

  • Lead efforts in solving formulation and process problems.

  • Directly support with writing batch records, SOPs, IQ/OQ/PQ documents, development/technical reports, and CMC sections for regulatory submissions as directed.

  • Ensure that all work is accurate, precise, properly documented and, when appropriate, performed within GMP guidelines.

  • All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or related field with eight or more years of experience in pharmaceutical development with focus on solids formulation required or;

  • Master's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Industry Pharmacy, or related field with six or more years of experience in pharmaceutical development required or;

  • Ph.D.in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Industry Pharmacy or related field with four or more years of experience in pharmaceutical development required or;

  • Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical ingredients.

  • Position requires the capacity to handle and manipulate objects using hands and arms.

  • Requires ability to occasionally lift items in excess of 50 pounds.

  • This position requires that a respirator be worn for your safety, and as such, employment is contingent upon being able to complete a medical evaluation with satisfactory results. The medical evaluation is conducted via an external vendor assigned by Catalent.

Why You Should Work At Catalent

  • Spearhead exciting and innovative projects

  • Fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • High visibility to members at all levels of the organization

  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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