Associate Formulations Scientist
- Location
- San Diego, CA, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.
Job Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Job Description Eurofins PSS West is looking for an Associate Formulations Scientist to support preformulation and formulation development at a client site in San Diego, CA. Under guidance, the scientist prepares and characterizes prototype formulations for preclinical research. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare prototype formulations (solutions, suspensions, etc.) for exploratory in-vitro and in-vivo studies. This includes oral, subcutaneous and/or intravenous (sterile) dosage forms for feasibility work, and routine solution and suspension formulations for preclinical studies.
- Measure key properties of active compounds and formulations, such as solubility, pH, isotonicity, color and gelling tendency.
- Assess the chemical and physical stability of prototype formulations.
- Evaluate how prototype formulations perform using in-vitro tests such as non-sink dissolution and precipitation.
- Run quantitative analysis using HPLC and supporting techniques (DSC, PXRD, spectroscopy).
- Write protocols for laboratory studies.
- Record experimental procedures and observations in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
- Follow procedures consistently, and recognize and escalate issues as appropriate.
Qualifications The Ideal Candidate would possess:
• Experience with drug formulation and preformulation techniques, and an understanding of drug candidate properties
- Experience with drug formulation and preformulation techniques, and an understanding of drug candidate properties
- Experience preparing formulations and running feasibility studies, including small-scale operations with guidance
- Quantitative analytical HPLC experience
- Experience running routine lab work (HPLC, DSC, PXRD, spectroscopy, solubility determinations, dissolution testing, suspension processing) on time, productively and with consistent quality
- Ability to learn new techniques, handle multiple tasks at once, keep accurate records and comply with company policies
- Strong computer, scientific and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and on a team, with self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, with 1–3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in formulation development
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, with 1–3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in formulation development
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Candidates within commuting distance of San Diego, CA are encouraged to apply
Additional Information What we offer:
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options • Life and disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid vacation and holidays • Career Development and continuing education opportunities • Compensation Range: $52,000 - $56,000 Position is full-time, 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime required. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries. We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Posted 30 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job