Aegis Worldwide · 4 months ago
Formulation Scientist of Technical Operations
Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Formulation Scientist for their Technical Operations team. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting formulation processes for solid dosage forms, with an emphasis on capsule and tablet manufacturing, while collaborating closely with production, quality, and R&D teams.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize formulation processes for solid dosage forms, focusing on efficient encapsulation and compression techniques to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with regulatory standards
Operate and troubleshoot encapsulation and tablet compression machines, identifying and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production
Collaborate with R&D to scale up lab-scale formulations to commercial production; develop process validation protocols and ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and regulatory requirements
Prepare detailed SOPs, batch records, and other documentation in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards, maintaining meticulous records of process changes, troubleshooting, and product specifications
Work with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, and Production, to provide technical support, troubleshoot formulation issues, and address deviations
Monitor formulation processes, perform root cause analysis for any quality issues, and implement corrective actions to enhance process reliability, quality, and efficiency
Provide training and guidance to production operators on proper equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of encapsulation and compression machinery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in formulation development within the pharmaceutical or nutraceutical industry
Hands-on experience with encapsulation and compression equipment operation and troubleshooting is required
In-depth knowledge of formulation science, process scale-up, and equipment validation
Strong troubleshooting skills for encapsulation and tablet compression machinery
Familiarity with regulatory and cGMP requirements for solid oral dosage forms
Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills