Formulation Scientist II

Formulation Scientist II

Quotient Sciences

Reading, United Kingdom

The Role

• To lead pre-clinical or stand-alone formulation programmes requiring specialist formulation knowledge;
• To design and conduct formulation development work including pre-formulation and formulation characterisation;
• To support the transfer of formulation development programs into GMP clinical manufacturing with input on manufacturing protocols, validation criteria and other key parameters;
• To write experimental protocols and reports.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead pre-clinical formulation development programmes;
• To plan experiments and write protocols and reports, according to an agreed work schedule;
• Provide support on cross-site projects/technology transfer as required;
• Accurate analysis and calculation of results, in line with written Protocol and /or SOPs of the company;
• To prepare and characterise formulations;
• Train new/existing staff as required;
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all work undertaken;
• To communicate progress of in vitro and in vivo projects effectively to senior managers or Quotient staff as required;
• To be aware of the need for confidentiality outside the company;
• To perform other duties as reasonably required;
• Work in a safe responsible manner at all times to GMP.

Additional Tasks/responsibilities

• Provide formulation expertise to support other formulation scientists within the group;
• To source and control formulation excipients.

Qualifications And Experience Required For Competent Performance

• Minimum degree level qualification in pharmacy or chemistry related discipline;
• >5 years’ experience in formulation development;
• cGMP experience will be at advantage.

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