Formulation Specialist

1. JOB OBJECTIVES

• Responsible for developing formulations and manufacturing processes for products under development.
• Participate in investigating and resolving issues for exhibit batches and commercial products.
• Collaborate and assist in the manufacture of exhibit batches and support the transfer of products to commercial scale.
• Support technology transfer activities for commercial projects.

2. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Formulation

• Draft protocols for laboratory batches of products under development.
• Manufacture laboratory batches of products under development.
• Draft documents related to pre-formulation and formulation.
• Compile analytical data obtained during stability programs for laboratory batches.
• Draft development reports related to product formulation.
• Provide support for products under development.
• Provide support for commercial products as part of transfers.

Other

• Collaborate on various special projects, as needed.
• Participate in drafting or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the department.
• Keep up to date with SOPs.
• Comply with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and health and safety rules when preparing and carrying out work.
• Perform any other related tasks deemed relevant to this position, particularly those related to formulations in development (unapproved products).

3. REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Chemistry, or Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing pharmaceutical product formulations.
• Good knowledge of GMP.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer tools, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Good organizational skills and strong writing abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and/or frequent changes in priorities.