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FORMULATIONS SCIENTIST, TOPICALS

Job Title
FORMULATIONS SCIENTIST, TOPICALS
Job ID
27664460
Location
Clearwater,  FL 33760
Other Location
Description
This position is currently unavailable. CoreRx is collecting applications for a role opening in Q4 of 2022.

WHY CORERX?
CoreRx is a dynamic pharmaceutical technology company that empowers its employees with responsibility and offers a supportive and highly progressive work environment. At CoreRx, our biggest asset is our people, and the service and solutions they provide to our partners; you will find a challenging career path directed towards growth and opportunity. We employ talented, motivated people – team players who are innovative thinkers. We offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values that include innovation, a results-oriented focus, and ethical behavior.

Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive compensation with an annual discretionary incentive bonus!
  • Affordable healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), 15 days pro-rated your first year + 10 Paid Holidays.
  • 401k with 100% employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Perks at Work Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, and Adoption Assistance Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Liquids/Semisolids formulation with a concentration in topicals
  • Independently designs, executes, and interprets complex procedures and protocols within a project.
  • Performs complex procedures independently.
  • Reduces literature references to practice.
  • Writes SOP’s and protocols.
  • Demonstrates ability to accurately record and review laboratory documentation generated from developmental as well as established procedures.
  • Trains and directs junior personnel.
  • Provides input for the purchase of laboratory supplies as well as capital equipment. 
  • Suggests alterations to procedures and protocols based on evaluations of observations and results in concert with project leader.
  • Writes summary reports of protocols and studies.
  • Compliant with safety and hazardous waste procedures.
Job Complexity
  • Non-routine assignments.  Designs experiments when requested.  Handles a major portion of project activity with minimal supervision.
Independence
  • Demonstrates capability for carrying out independent work and directs junior team members.  Exercises judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
Problem Solving
  • participates in moderate to extensive problem solving which requires original thought.  Prepares reports with data analysis/interpretation and can interpret the results of complex experiments.
Interpersonal Skills
  • Demonstrates ability as a reliable and contributing team member.  Readily adapts to fluctuations and changing priorities.  Is self-motivated to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
Supervision
  • Can conduct assigned work independently and coordinate activities with junior team members for execution of complex scientific studies and analytical tasks.  Trains co-workers in precures when requested.  May supervise the activities of other junior personnel.
Expectations
  • Has proven initiative in some categories of accomplishments, either individually or as part of a group.  Shows initiative in keeping abreast of new information in field of interest.  Demonstrates knowledge of specialized laboratory and scientific techniques.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum 5-10 years of applicable experience in product development of oral solutions and suspensions or topical dosage forms. Familiarity with batch processing in a cGMP environment in Pharmaceuticals, Nutritional, or Dietary Supplements. Thorough understanding of pre-formulation and early phase development to support NCE formulation development from discovery through Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical supplies essential. Knowledge of QBD product development preferred.
  • B.S./B.A. in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical technology or a related field – minimum 15 years relevant experience
  • M.S./M.A. in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutics or a related field – minimum 10 years relevant experience.
  • Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutics or a related field – minimum of 5 years relevant experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Able to perform physical activities associated with an analytical laboratory including lifting up to 50 Lbs.
 
We are an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action with our hiring activities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that CoreRx Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, CoreRx Inc. will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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