• Pharmaceutical Scientist

About the Role

• Full-time, on-site position based in Texas, United States.
• Responsible for supporting the research, development, testing, and quality of pharmaceutical products and formulations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing drug formulations and analytical methods.
• Designing and conducting laboratory experiments.
• Performing stability, dissolution, and quality testing.
• Documenting results accurately in laboratory notebooks and technical reports.
• Supporting method validation, technology transfer, and the preparation of regulatory and quality documentation.
• Collaborating with R&D, quality assurance, quality control, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing teams.
• Identifying and helping resolve issues affecting product quality, data integrity, regulatory compliance, or project timelines.
• Communicating regularly with team members, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline is a plus.
• Hands-on experience as a Pharmaceutical Scientist, formulation scientist, analytical chemist, or in a closely related R&D or laboratory role.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical formulation, drug development processes, and laboratory techniques.
• Experience with analytical instruments and methods such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution testing, and method development and validation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations, and ICH guidelines.
• Experience with data analysis, root-cause investigation, and deviation or OOS handling.
• Familiarity with quality control, stability studies, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and laboratory data systems (e.g., Empower, LIMS).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with R&D, quality, regulatory, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Texas and travel to assigned facilities as required.

Recent Graduates / Entry-Level Candidates

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Relevant internship, co-op, academic research project, or hands-on laboratory experience.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical science and analytical chemistry fundamentals.
• Strong documentation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with HPLC, formulation techniques, or GMP/GLP practices is an advantage.

Preferred Certifications

• GMP/GLP training certifications, Six Sigma (Green/Yellow Belt), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), RAC (Regulatory Affairs Certification), or other relevant pharmaceutical or laboratory certifications are a plus.