Description:
Note:
100% ONSITE - THOUSAND OAKS - M-F 8am-5pm
candidate must be local to the area
Prioritizing candidates with synthetic drug over biologics backgrounds.
The ideal candidate for this role will hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Organic Chemistry from a reputable university, with a preference for graduates from California-based institutions or top pharmaceutics programs such as Purdue, Michigan, UPenn, or Wisconsin. While prior industry experience is not required, the candidate should possess a strong academic foundation in small molecule drug product manufacturing, tablet and capsule production, and related unit operations. They should demonstrate a willingness to learn, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to integrate into synthetics-focused drug product team. Candidates from companies specializing in small molecule therapeutics (e.g., Merck, Pfizer, AbbVie, Lilly, BMS) may also be strong fits.
- The Pivotal Synthetic Drug Product group of the Drug Product Technologies (DPT) department of at Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented scientist for the position of Associate Scientist.
- In this role, the scientist will serve as member of Drug Product development teams, providing hands-on formulation and process expertise during the development of clinical and commercial formulations for solid oral dosage forms.
- The individual will design and execute formulation experiments, organize and analyze results with minimal supervision, and communicate data and interpretation to work group.
- In addition, this individual will ensure that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Basic Qualifications
- 0+ Years w/ Relevant BS OR equivalent 2+ Years w/ Relevant AS OR equivalent 4+ Years w/ HS Foundational knowledge of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform routine work in a role.
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
- BS or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field
- Some pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on oral solid dosage forms.
- Understanding of typical unit operations for the manufacturing/testing lab of oral solid dosage forms.
Pay Rate between $27 - $31/Hr on W2 based on experience.
"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"