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Formulation Scientist - Part Time 50%
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Job Description
- Req#: JP-005365934
Our client based in Basel (Switzerland) is looking for a Formulation scientist to contribute to advancing innovations in pharmaceutical sciences by performing hands-on experiments related to compound characterization and formulation development.
Responsibilities:
• Independent planning, execution, documentation, and interpretation of a wide range of experiments in compound characterization and formulation development.
• Conducting analytical investigations such as physicochemical characterization of drug substances and products, including solid-state analyses using techniques such as DSC, TGA, XRPD, and DVS.
• Performing formulation development activities, such as solution/suspension formulation screening and characterization (e.g., visual assessment, material content, stability).
• Participating in scale-up experiments and managing supply activities for pre-clinical PK and tox studies
• Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory instruments (e.g., HPLC, DSC, XRPD) and infrastructure.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols, especially in handling chemicals, and managing potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
Requirements:
• Certified Laboratory Technician or University graduate with equivalent technical/academic training (e.g., BSc/MSc in Formulation Sciences, Analytics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Material Sciences).
• Proven experience in small-scale material handling is essential.
• Direct work experience in fields like formulation, analytical chemistry, or material science is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques (HPLC/UPLC) and powder characterization analytics (DSC, TGA, XRPD, DVS).
• Strong knowledge of laboratory tools, procedures, and methods commonly used in pharmaceutical or chemical R&D.
• Hands-on experience in HPLC method development and stability testing is highly valued.
• Fluency in English is essential. (Proficiency in German and/or French is an advantage).
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Duration: 12 months
Start date: 18/08/2025
Workload: 50% part time
If you feel confident about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply, or to reach out to me via email at cpflieger@actalentservices.com.
Job Title: Formulation Scientist - Part Time 50%
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Job Type: Contract
Aerotek, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. Aerotek and Actalent Services are companies within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Actalent Services, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.
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