Formulation Chemist, Tampa

POSITION SUMMARY

The Formulation Chemist will be responsible for—and/or provide guidance on—developing products from concept to commercialization, working in collaboration with Surterra’s research team, product team, marketing team, and processing team.  The Formulation Chemist also helps enhance and improve Surterra’s current products, including product design, production, testing, and quality.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates new products, from development to commercialization, within defined company and regulatory parameters
• Develops specifications for new and/or reformulated products
• Establishes guidelines and criteria for acceptance and testing across all stages of the product development process
• Creates and delivers on project timelines in collaboration with Surterra’s product team, including determining milestones and critical path items
• Participates in team-driven activities to facilitate new product development and continuous process improvement
• Conducts stability studies on formulations, performs HPLC, GC/LC/MS, CE, etc. testing
• Assists with intellectual property activities, including patent development and patent searches
• Document data and results according to applicable compliances (such as cGMP or cGLP)

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of cGMP guidelines (with knowledge of FDA regulations related to the pharmaceutical industry)
• Experience with HPLC and GC/MS
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Analytically and communicatively intelligent
• Focuses simultaneously on short- and long-term goals; ability to identify problems quickly
• Knowledge of customer service, inventory management (including software) and regulatory compliance
• Accurate data-entry and record keeping
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management abilities
• Ability to pass a background check, including drug testing, to be registered as an employee of a licensed organization in Florida and/or other Surterra geographies
• Comfort with security protocols, including video monitoring and employee tracking
• An ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields with 4+ years of experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to perform repetitive techniques accurately and consistently
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, along with frequent bending
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to perform various physical activities, including lifting, standing, and squatting
• The ability to wear personal protective gear during portions of the day

Apply directly: https://surterra.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=281

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