Formulation Chemist

Job Description

Position: R&D Formulation Chemist

Department: Research & Development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot formulations for OTC pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and personal care products.

• Conduct laboratory trials and formulation development, preferably for solid dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, powders, and granules.

• Support liquid and topical formulations, including gels, creams, conditioners, shampoo and lotions, as needed.

• Select and evaluate APIs, excipients, and functional ingredients for compatibility, performance, stability, and cost effectiveness.

• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues and support process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer.

• Conduct formulation performance evaluations and support stability studies.

• Prepare accurate laboratory records, formulation sheets, experimental reports, and technical documentation in accordance with applicable GMP and company procedures.

• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments to support product development and commercialization.

• Manage assigned projects, meet development timelines, maintain laboratory organization, and follow safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of relevant formulation R&D experience.

• Hands-on experience in formulation development, laboratory experimentation, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

• Computer skills.