Alcami Corporation · 1 month ago
Associate Scientist, Formulations
US-NC-Wilmington
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAlcami Corporation is a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry, delivering reliable solutions for transformative medicines. The Associate Scientist will support the development of oral solid dosage formulations and be responsible for formulation and process development, manufacturing batches, and conducting analytical testing for preclinical and clinical programs.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Performs activities related to the development of OSD formulations, including powder blends, granules, tablets, and capsules for early-phase drug development
Manufactures laboratory-scale development and stability batches (non-GMP and GLP) to enable lead formulation selection and toxicology studies
Utilizes technologies such as dry blending, wet granulation, roller compaction, encapsulation, and tablet compression to develop robust formulations
Conducts in-process and finished product analytical testing (e.g., appearance, weight, hardness, friability, disintegration, dissolution, and assay)
Assists in compatibility and preformulation studies (e.g., excipient screening, moisture uptake, and blend uniformity assessments)
Generates development protocols, technical reports, and data summaries for internal review and client communication
Demonstrates sound understanding of fundamental scientific principles in formulation, physical chemistry, and pharmaceutics
Generates comprehensive development protocols and reports for customers and peers
Maintains a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
Participates in scientific conferences and contributes to scientific journals
Updates all stability tables and maintains organized product records
Maintains working knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks
Performs assigned tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedures and supervisor instructions
Analyzes information for technical correctness and accuracy
Complies with GLPs and SOPs and transcribes data and information accurately. Peer checks information and signs for GLP review
Participates in company sponsored training and maintains current status of certifications
Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards
Enters project hours promptly and updates project status on appropriate tracking and/or timekeeping systems
Suggests improvements for safety, work quality, and productivity
Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, 1-2 years of experience preferred, or a Master's degree in a related field
Demonstrates strong scientific aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts, techniques, and instrumentation relevant to oral solid dosage formulation and testing
Highly coachable and adaptable, responds well to feedback and thrives in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment
Extensive knowledge of Chemistry and scientific calculations
Strong foundational knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutics, and physical properties of solid dosage forms
Proficiency in laboratory techniques including weighing, blending, granulation, compression, encapsulation, and dissolution testing
Working knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration
General working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel
Ability to efficiently organize routine work with minimum supervision and to properly evaluate and interpret generated data is required
Ability to work well in a team setting and to collaborate across working groups
Ability to plan and schedule multiple tasks
Ability to work with potent compounds and controlled substances as well as meet timelines
Familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations and data documentation requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to interpret experimental data and perform basic scientific calculations accurately
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and problem-solving mindset in a laboratory setting
Company
Alcami Corporation
Alcami is a US-based contract development and manufacturing organization headquartered in NC with 45+ years of experience advancing pharmaceuticals and biologics from development to delivery.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase