Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Associate Scientist I / II – Pharmaceutical R&D

Location : Weston, FL (Greater Ft. Lauderdale Area)

Department : CMC – Research & Development

Job Type : Full-Time | On-site

Job Summary

A growing pharmaceutical organization is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist I or II to join its R&D team. This hands-on role involves supporting laboratory operations, performing analytical testing, and assisting in the development and manufacturing of inhalation drug products.

Key Responsibilities

Perform lab testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to assess quality, identity, strength, and purity.

Operate lab instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, and FTIR; process and analyze resulting data.

Support formulation and production of inhaled pharmaceutical products.

Prepare reagents and solutions; document results in lab notebooks and reports.

Execute equipment calibrations, qualifications, and approved method transfers.

Comply with all cGMP, FDA, EH&S, and internal SOPs.

Collaborate with project teams to meet timelines and deliverables.

Participate in training and mentoring of junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field with 2–3 years of pharmaceutical R&D experience

OR —

Master’s degree (MSc) with 1–2 years of experience

Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, UPLC, FTIR)

Understanding of FDA regulations and GMP compliance

Strong documentation and communication skills

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Skills

Experience working with inhalation products

Familiarity with method development, sample prep, or blend uniformity testing

Experience in training or mentoring lab staff

What’s Offered

Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical R&D

A collaborative and growth-oriented team environment

Opportunities for technical and professional advancement