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Job type: Contract

Discipline: Manufacturing

Location: Switzerland

Help bring science to life and join a leading pharmaceutical company to play a key role in delivering impactful research that drives healthcare innovation!

Ȥ�� is seeking a motivated and skilled Formulation Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on technical compound profiling at the intersection of drug discovery and early drug development. This role involves hands-on experimentation in compound characterization and formulation development, contributing to innovations in pharmaceutical sciences. You will work in a collaborative, multinational environment that values innovation and transformative results in healthcare.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

Plan, execute, document, and interpret experiments in compound characterization and formulation development independently.
Conduct analytical investigations, including physicochemical characterization of drug substances and products using techniques like DSC, TGA, XRPD, and DVS.
Perform formulation development activities, such as solution/suspension formulation screening and characterization.
Participate in scale-up experiments and manage supply activities for pre-clinical PK and tox studies.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols, especially when handling chemicals and managing hazardous materials.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Certified Laboratory Technician or University graduate with equivalent technical/academic training in relevant fields.
Experience in small-scale material handling is essential.
Direct experience in formulation, analytical chemistry, or material science is highly desirable.
Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques and powder characterization analytics.
Strong knowledge of laboratory tools, procedures, and methods used in pharmaceutical or chemical R&D.
Hands-on experience in HPLC method development and stability testing is highly valued.
Familiarity with data and digital tools is a plus.
Excellent organizational and planning skills with a structured approach to problem-solving.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment with an agile mindset.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, effective in multidisciplinary teams.
Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in German and/or French is an advantage.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Ashley Bennett at a.bennett@proclinical.com.

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