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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailLocation: Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: R&D / Product Development
Salary: Open for negotiation
GLPL is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Formulation Scientist to join our R&D team specializing in ophthalmic product development particularly contact lens care solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in formulation science with a deep understanding of polymers preservatives and regulatory standards in the healthcare and medical device industries.
Formulation Development:
Design develop and optimize contact lens care formulations including multi-purpose solutions (MPS) and rewetting solutions.
Ingredient Evaluation:
Select and evaluate key ingredients such as PVA HPMC PEGs Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Sorbitol and various buffering systems (e.g. phosphate citrate).
Preservative Systems:
Ensure microbiological safety and preservative efficacy particularly with systems like PHMB / Polyhexanide.
Scale-Up & Tech Transfer:
Lead lab-scale development conduct pilot batches and support technology transfer and scale-up activities in collaboration with manufacturing and QA teams.
Packaging Compatibility:
Assess packaging components for compatibility including leachables/extractables dropper performance and preservative retention.
Regulatory Compliance:
Stay updated with global regulatory requirements (ISO 14729 FDA EU MDR CDSCO) and ensure formulation practices are compliant.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with QA Regulatory Affairs Manufacturing and Marketing teams to ensure successful project execution.
Documentation:
Prepare and maintain precise formulation protocols development reports and regulatory documents.
Education:
. in Pharmaceutics or related discipline with strong fundamentals in formulation science biopharmaceutics and industrial pharmacy.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in ophthalmic medical device or personal care product formulation.
Strong knowledge of formulation and excipients for ophthalmic and lens care products including PVA HPMC PEG EDTA Polyquaterniums and borate systems.
Understanding of critical formulation parameters such as isotonicity pH balance sterility and preservative efficacy.
Experience in GMP/GLP environments formulation stability testing and documentation as per ICH guidelines.
Familiarity with packaging compatibility testing for sterile products.
Proficient in analytical techniques such as HPLC UV-Vis spectroscopy FTIR and rheometry.
Competent in MS Office and formulation software/tools.
Experience in preparing BMRs and technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Proactive adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
Team-oriented with a high level of ownership and initiative.
Full-Time