Job Description
The Formulation Principal Research Associate will perform an array of activities working with other scientists to advance drug candidates from exploratory development through commercial line extension
in a Quality by Design (QbD) environment using lab based and computational tools.
This is a 6 month contract role.
40 hours per week.
M-F normal business hours.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Develop solid dosage forms for clinical and commercial use generate data for project progression
and regulatory filings conduct optimization and scale up studies.
Help design plan execute and interpret laboratory experiments with minimal supervision to
meet established project timelines.
Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebook capturing protocols results and
observations. Interpret data to form sound conclusions.
Timely document integrated experimental outcomes in presentations and research reports.
Perform basic statistical analysis of experimental data
Assist in technical transfer to CMO partners for clinical trial manufacture
Initiate experimental troubleshooting on a routine basis with minimal supervision
Contribute to drafting regulatory filing documentation
Comply with all relevant Safety and GMP procedures
Required Education Level
Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in a related physical sciences and 0-2 years of relevant employment experience
or
Bachelors Degree (or equivalent degree) in a related physical science sciences and 5 years of relevant employment experience
Required Knowledge/Skills
Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles in the solid dosage form development for both clinical and commercial scales
Hands on experience with formulation techniques processing equipment and unit operations at both the laboratory and clinical manufacturing scales.
Strong math skills particularly as applied to material/energy balances and intermediate applied statistical analysis
Strong technical writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successful and efficient multitasking and working on a few projects concurrently
Detail-oriented
Knowledge of QbD
The ability to work successfully in a team/matrix environment
The ability to work in a fast paced environment manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple projects
Pay Range
dependent upon experience. $35 - $42/HR
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Vertex). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation medical benefits fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by addition this role will be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
By applying for this position you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials which may include your CV/Resume email address or phone number with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application please see Vertexs Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings profiles articles news and other employment-related information as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
(collectively Atrium Alerts). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email phone or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time please contact Atrium at .
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Job DescriptionThe Formulation Principal Research Associate will perform an array of activities working with other scientists to advance drug candidates from exploratory development through commercial line extensionin a Quality by Design (QbD) environment using lab based and computational tools.This...
Job Description
The Formulation Principal Research Associate will perform an array of activities working with other scientists to advance drug candidates from exploratory development through commercial line extension
in a Quality by Design (QbD) environment using lab based and computational tools.
This is a 6 month contract role.
40 hours per week.
M-F normal business hours.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Develop solid dosage forms for clinical and commercial use generate data for project progression
and regulatory filings conduct optimization and scale up studies.
Help design plan execute and interpret laboratory experiments with minimal supervision to
meet established project timelines.
Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebook capturing protocols results and
observations. Interpret data to form sound conclusions.
Timely document integrated experimental outcomes in presentations and research reports.
Perform basic statistical analysis of experimental data
Assist in technical transfer to CMO partners for clinical trial manufacture
Initiate experimental troubleshooting on a routine basis with minimal supervision
Contribute to drafting regulatory filing documentation
Comply with all relevant Safety and GMP procedures
Required Education Level
Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in a related physical sciences and 0-2 years of relevant employment experience
or
Bachelors Degree (or equivalent degree) in a related physical science sciences and 5 years of relevant employment experience
Required Knowledge/Skills
Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles in the solid dosage form development for both clinical and commercial scales
Hands on experience with formulation techniques processing equipment and unit operations at both the laboratory and clinical manufacturing scales.
Strong math skills particularly as applied to material/energy balances and intermediate applied statistical analysis
Strong technical writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successful and efficient multitasking and working on a few projects concurrently
Detail-oriented
Knowledge of QbD
The ability to work successfully in a team/matrix environment
The ability to work in a fast paced environment manage priorities and maintain timelines for multiple projects
Pay Range
dependent upon experience. $35 - $42/HR
Requisition Disclaimer
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Vertex). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation medical benefits fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by addition this role will be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
By applying for this position you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials which may include your CV/Resume email address or phone number with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application please see Vertexs Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings profiles articles news and other employment-related information as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners
(collectively Atrium Alerts). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email phone or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium & Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time please contact Atrium at .
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at Please include the job title in the subject of your email.
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors
Required Experience:
Staff IC
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