Assistant Scientist - Oral Solid Formulation

Job Description SOKOL GxP Services is seeking an Associate Scientist/Engineer to join our on-site team in Summit, NJ. This role is integral to supporting oral solid formulation studies, working hands-on in laboratory and pilot plant settings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel between Summit and New Brunswick sites as needed to access specialized equipment and facilities.Key responsibilities include:Executing laboratory and pilot plant work to establish oral solid formulations;Designing and conducting experimental formulation studies;Performing material characterization and formulation testing;Developing and optimizing oral formulations using a design of experiments approach;Utilizing HPLC and dissolution testing techniques for oral formulations;Tracking and trending data for formulation development projects;Communicating effectively and transparently with peers and cross-functional partners;Traveling between NJ sites (Summit and New Brunswick) as required to access labs and equipment.RequirementsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field;0–3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical formulation, laboratory, or pilot-plant work (internship experience acceptable);Hands-on experience performing HPLC and dissolution testing for oral formulations;Experience working in cGMP/FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments (internship experience acceptable);Ability to travel between Summit, NJ and New Brunswick, NJ sites as needed.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a science or engineering field;Experience with oral solid formulation development;Experience with material characterization techniques such as DSC and/or TGA;Experience using Design of Experiments (DoE) to design and optimize formulation studies;Data trending and statistical analysis skills.BenefitsCompetitive hourly rate: $28 – $35.56/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)Working Hours: Monday - Friday, regular business hours8-month contract with possible extensionHealth insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefitsEmployee referral bonus program