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QuVa Pharma

R&D Formulation Associate

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

The R&D Formulation Associate is responsible for supporting the formulation of new products and any new formulations for existing products because of continuous process improvement. The associate ...

5th HQ

Product Development Manager

Pembroke Pines, FL

$80K/yr

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in formulation, research and development, and project management, with the ability to oversee complex product development processes from concept to ...

SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Formulation Chemist is responsible for the research, design, and development of innovative personal care and home care products, including skincare, haircare, body care and ...

5th HQ

R&D Formulation Manager

Miramar, FL

$24 - $28/hr

Minimum 5 years in a formulation and/or R&D role within an FDA-regulated industry (nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food, personal care, or similar) * Strong knowledge of product development life ...

SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Formulation Chemist is responsible for the research, design, and development of innovative personal care and home care products, including skincare, haircare, body care and ...

Pioneer Data

Cosmetics Formulation Scientist

Summit, NJ · On-site

Cosmetics Formulation Scientist Duration: 9 months contract, extendable up to 24 Months Location ... Research & Development: Assist in the development of new products and formulations by conducting ...

System One

R&D Skin Care Manager

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Job Title: R&D Skin Care Manager Location: Cranbury, New Jersey Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $92 ... Manage bench-level formulation development, mentoring scientists and technicians in new chassis ...

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

AspectFormulation Research DevelopmentFormulation Chemist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, product development teams, R&D departmentsLaboratories, manufacturing facilities, R&D teams
Industry UsageUsed across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and chemical industries for developing new formulationsPrimarily in similar industries, focusing on creating and optimizing formulations

Formulation Research Development involves designing and developing new formulations, often with a focus on innovation and product improvement. Formulation Chemists typically execute these formulations, testing and refining them to meet quality and safety standards. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work environments, but Research Development emphasizes the creation process, while Chemists focus on formulation execution and optimization.

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R&D Formulation Associate

R&D Formulation Associate

QuVa Pharma

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

QuVa Pharma rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 73 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

The R&D Formulation Associate is responsible for supporting the formulation of new products and any new formulations for existing products because of continuous process improvement. The associate will assist in compounding, calibration, lab maintenance, drug filtration, labeling, monitoring/organizing samples for testing, The Formulation Associate will report to the Senior Formulation Scientist. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
This is an on-site role in Sugar Land, Texas working Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
What the R&D Formulation Associate Does Each Day:
  • Executes compounding activities within the clinical development lab
  • Follows detailed formulations and batch records in processing formulations
  • Sterilize solutions via filtration
  • Assists with sample maintenance and sample collections for development studies
  • Assists in formulation development studies
  • Assists in stability studies
  • Helps testing samples if needed
  • Assists in maintaining lab equipment and keeping lab in good order
  • Ensures all proper policies and procedures/work instructions are followed correctly within new product development
  • Ensures all duties and processes are in adherence with ISO standards, USP, and current good compounding practices
  • Performs change control processes and assist with managing timelines
  • Practices and monitors good documentation practices, including keeping detailed lab notebook

Our Most Successful R&D Formulation Associate has:
  • Good coordinating abilities, attention to detail with positive communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Minimum Requirements for this Role:
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required
  • At least 2 years' experience with formulation mixing/processing and aseptic processes in pharmaceutical environment
  • 18+ years of age
  • Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:
  • Experience working with controlled substances
  • Experience working with sterile injectable

Benefits of Working at Quva:
  • Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
  • 401k retirement program with company match
  • 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
  • Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
  • National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

About Quva:
Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy. Quva Pharma's multiple production facilities and industry-first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready-to-administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva BrightStream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more. Quva's overall progressive and integrated platform helps health-systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest-quality patient care.
Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quva's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is "at will."
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