Formulation Scientist

Consider joining Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry.  Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.

Interested in contributing globally to improving and saving lives? Work for one of the largest global testing laboratories at the forefront of one of our state-of-the-art laboratories, each day testing for life and making the world a safer and healthier place.

We are seeking immediate talent to support our clients to help make our world a safer place. We are seeking any and all experience levels including recent graduates with a life science degree in chemistry, biology or related sciences. Additional training will be provided. Perform cutting edge science in world class laboratories to develop your skills and advance your career.

• Run analytical tools such as Karl Fischer moisture content, TGA, DSC, Solo-V-Pe, pH-meter, particle size equipment, viscometer, osmometer, density meter, etc..  
• Coordinate formulation stability studies, perform testing at timepoints, then compile and analyze the results. 
• Provide lab support in the execution of experiments/formulations, protocol development, analysis, data collection, and summary. 
• Provide lab support for formulation, fill/finish of injectable clinical supplies, following aseptic procedures. 
• Use equipment such as biosafety cabinets, balances, autoclaves, and more for supporting the preparation and manufacture of formulations. 
• Set-up and operation of freeze-drying microscopes, lab scale lyophilizers, and spray drying equipment with fundamental understanding and experience with control systems (lyophilization controllers). 
• Assists with the cleaning and minor repair/adjustment of parts and equipment.
• Take care of general housekeeping activities such as cleaning bench space, processing equipment and rinsing glassware
• Order, maintain and stock lab supplies such as common excipients, primary packaging materials, gloves, cleaning agents, safety glasses etc.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy or related discipline preferably with 2 to 3 years of industrial/laboratory experience
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, trusting work and customer relationship
• Experience manufacturing formulations, working knowledge of aseptic handling, running analytical tools such as pH measurement, osmolarity, moisture content determination, viscosity, syringeability, turbidity and/or opalescence, particle size determination, etc

• Knowledge of protein degradation pathways and stabilization techniques
• Experience preparing and/or manufacture injectable biological / biopharma formulation or analytical characterization of formulations/biologics is preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.