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BioCT Innovation Commons

$90 - $110/hr

Participate in customer formulation development projects (primarily pharmaceutical) and development of new drug delivery technologies as a hands-on laboratory scientist/engineer * Collaborate with ...

JobRx, Inc.

FORMULATION SCIENTIST

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Lead formulation development, optimization, and scale-up activities for semi‑solid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms, including: Rectal and vaginal suppositories/pessaries, Creams, gels ...

LGM Pharma, LLC

FORMULATION SCIENTIST

Rosenberg, TX · On-site

Lead formulation development, optimization, and scale-up activities for semi-solid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms, including: (Rectal and vaginal suppositories/pessaries, Creams, gels ...

Alkermes

Scientist, Formulation Development

Waltham, MA · On-site

$136/hr

S. in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field, with 0 ... controlledrelease) formulation development. * Experience or exposure to Process Analytical ...

Alkermes

Scientist, Formulation Development

Waltham, MA · On-site

$136/hr

Collaborate effectively within Pharmaceutical Development and cross-functional project teams ... formulation development. * Experience or exposure to Process Analytical Technology (PAT), and/or ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical formulation development in the United States is $50.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $81.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pharmaceutical Formulation Development job involves designing and optimizing drug formulations to ensure safety, efficacy, and stability. Professionals in this role work on selecting appropriate excipients, determining dosage forms, and improving drug delivery methods. They collaborate with regulatory teams to meet compliance standards and conduct tests to assess product performance. This role is essential for bringing new medications from the research phase to commercial production.

What are the main responsibilities of someone working in pharmaceutical formulation development?

Professionals in Pharmaceutical Formulation Development are typically responsible for designing and optimizing drug formulations, conducting laboratory experiments, and ensuring products meet safety, efficacy, and stability standards. Their work often involves collaborating closely with analytical, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to advance products from early development to commercial scale-up. They may also troubleshoot formulation issues, document experimental results, and contribute to regulatory submissions. The role requires careful attention to detail, a strong scientific foundation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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To thrive in Pharmaceutical Formulation Development, you generally need a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or related fields, and experience with drug formulation principles and analytical techniques. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation (such as HPLC, dissolution testers), regulatory documentation systems, and GMP/GLP compliance is essential. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and cross-functional communication skills help you excel in a team-oriented environment. These competencies ensure the creation of safe, effective, and commercially viable pharmaceutical products that meet regulatory standards.

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Pharmaceutical Formulation Chemist

Temecula, CA • On-site

K2 Staffing
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Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Formulation Chemist to support the development of lyophilized injectable vials and oral capsule formulations on a project-based (Statement of Work / Per Diem) basis. This role is ideal for a pharmaceutical formulation expert with hands-on experience developing injectable and oral solid-dose products who can independently lead formulation activities from concept through regulatory readiness.

The successful candidate will have expertise in formulation development, excipient selection, lyophilization, stability studies, GMP documentation, and technical writing while collaborating with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Analytical teams to support product commercialization.

Duties & Responsibilities Formulation Development
  • Develop formulations for lyophilized injectable vials and oral capsule products.
  • Design and execute formulation development studies, including excipient selection, buffer optimization, and compatibility assessments.
  • Troubleshoot formulation challenges related to solubility, stability, aggregation, dissolution, and product performance.
  • Support scale-up activities from laboratory development through manufacturing.
Lyophilization & Injectable Products
  • Develop and optimize lyophilization cycles, including freezing, primary drying, and secondary drying.
  • Investigate and resolve reconstitution and product stability issues.
  • Support sterile fill-finish activities, ensuring compatibility with filtration systems and filling equipment.
Oral Solid Dose Development
  • Develop oral capsule formulations, including excipient compatibility and fill-weight uniformity.
  • Evaluate formulation performance and identify opportunities to improve bioavailability where appropriate.
  • Generate technical data packages supporting manufacturing partners.
Stability, Documentation & Regulatory Support
  • Design and execute accelerated and long-term stability studies in accordance with ICH guidelines.
  • Prepare formulation development reports, technical protocols, batch records, and supporting GMP documentation.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure formulation data supports regulatory compliance, including 503A/503B requirements.
  • Support manufacturing and analytical teams by providing formulation expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications & Requirements Required Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline (PhD preferred).
  • Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical formulation experience developing both injectable (lyophilized) and oral solid-dose products.
  • Hands-on experience with lyophilization cycle development and freeze-drying equipment.
  • Experience developing oral capsule formulations, including excipient selection and fill-weight optimization.
  • Strong understanding of formulation challenges, including solubility, stability, aggregation, and excipient compatibility.
Technical Skills
  • Experience designing and executing formulation development studies.
  • Knowledge of GMP documentation, batch records, technical protocols, and formulation reports.
  • Familiarity with ICH stability guidelines and stability protocol development.
  • Understanding of USP <795>, USP <797>, and/or 503A/503B regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Experience supporting sterile fill-finish operations and aseptic processing is highly desirable.
Professional Skills
  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
Employment Type: Contract Location: Temecula, CA