Formulation Scientist
Verona, WI 
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Posted 58 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description
OUR COMPANY:

Coating Place, Inc. has been in the contract manufacturing industry for over 40 years. Our continued goal to provide the highest quality Wurster processing has kept us at the forefront of the “fluid bed micro-encapsulation” market. Our company mission helps us to maintain this focus.

“Coating Place is an established pharmaceutical contract manufacturer specializing in Wurster fluid bed processing and delivery system development. We provide our customers with modified and extended release bulk active products through innovative development and manufacturing capabilities with an integrated quality philosophy.”
It is our mission to continue urging the next generation, candidates like you, into these fields and further expand the capabilities of the industry through their capabilities. 

Coating Place is a stable and growing company that offers a friendly work environment and an incredibly competitive benefits package including: health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous paid time off program to help balance work and personal life, and pre-tax 401(k) and after-tax Roth 401(k) contribution options with the company matching up to 5% of gross wages that is 100% vested at the time it is added to the employee’s account. In addition, Coating Place may choose to make a profit sharing contribution to your account!


POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Formulation Scientist will work closely with the Associate Manager Formulation Development and/or directly with clients to plan and support various pharmaceutical, supplement, food, and industrial projects and will coordinate development, scale up and validation processing as necessary. The Formulation Scientist has extensive working knowledge of assembly, operation, and cleaning of Wurster fluidbed coating equipment and other processing equipment, development and preparation of coating solutions and other formulas, and various analytical tests and data critical to formulation and process development. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Plans and coordinates development, scale up and validation activities with minimal direction from the Associate Manager Formulation Development.
  • Develops formulas for new products with direction from the Associate Manager Formulation Development.
  • Uses knowledge of processing equipment to develop and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
  • Interprets analytical and process data to further develop and optimize formulations and manufacturing processes.
  • Provides background knowledge of the project and process.
  • Assists the Quality Assurance Department in writing, editing, and obtaining document approval.
  • Collaborates with the Quality Control Department regarding testing and the coordination of timelimes for analytical testing and method validations to support project needs.
  • Works with the Supply Chain team to ensure material requirements for projects are fulfilled.
  • Interacts with Production planning personnel for commercial-scale projects.  Provides appropriate information for Production Project Overviews and operator training on new projects.
  • Prepares monthly billing as it pertains to assigned projects.
  • Works closely with the Associate Manager Formulation Development and/or the Sales team to prepare written proposals.
  • Provides critical process details to ensure batch records are prepared correctly.
  • Composes and distributes protocols, summary reports, and process development reports.
  • Maintains current knowledge of the guidelines and regulations of the 21 CFR, ICH guidelines, and other regulatory bodies relevant to the food and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Assists with training of new personnel as necessary.
  • Follows all CPI cGMP practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Follows all CPI safety practices, policies, and procedures.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience, including analytical lab testing and processing or project management.
  • Minimum 2 years formulation development and/or project management experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of formulation development.
  • Working knowledge of regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry with a proven track record of cGMP compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot processes and implement corrective actions.
  • Basic mathematical skills with the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversions.
  • Comprehensive written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good time management skills to complete assignments/projects in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, co-workers, and/or clients.
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8am-5pm, 1st Shift
Salary and Benefits
Sign On Bonus- 50% paid out after formal completion of initial training, 50% paid out after 1st year of service.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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