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Scientist II - Formulation Scientist - Laboratory Support for Formulation Develo

Parexel, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065

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Scientist II - Formulation Scientist - Laboratory Support for Formulation Development - FSP We are looking to fill a Scientist II position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prepare formulations including material weighing/dispensing, blending, processing, and operation of associated equipment

Characterization of formulations including physical and chemical characterization

Preparation and handling of potent compound formulations and processes

Manage shipping, handling, forecasting, restocking, and dispensing of material

Documentation and reporting of results to a senior scientist

Effective interaction with other technical groups including partnership with a scientific supervisor

Support investigation of unexpected results as needed

Receive requests to support research and administrative activities and maintain calendar of availability/activities performed

Perform cell assays with prepared formulations

Qualifications

BS/MS in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline

Scientist 2 – BS (1-2 years of relevant experience) or MS with no experience

Required Skills And Experience

Strong laboratory and analytical skills

Documentation and reporting of results

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable working in a laboratory setting with strong adherence to laboratory safety

Desired Skills And Experience

Research or industrial experience with at least one of the following techniques: handling of chemicals or powders in a wet lab setting using fume hoods or ventilated balance enclosures, oral dosage form tablet compression, powder milling, roller compaction, wet granulation, film coating, hot melt extrusion, capsule filling, or liquid blending/formulation, USP disintegration testing, tablet tensile strength testing, USP friability testing

Prior experience in a pharmaceutical product development laboratory is beneficial

Prior experience with cell culture is beneficial

Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with a variety of collaborators

Comfortable working independently to drive work through completion

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies. For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies.

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