Formulation Chemist

Job Title: Formulation Chemist

Location: Scottsdale, AZ (East Bell Road and the 101)

Employment Type: Full Time with Benefits (Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and 401K with matching, PTO)

Schedule: Monday through Friday

No Nights, no weekends, and no major Holidays!

Job Description:

Are you a passionate scientist with a deep understanding of chemistry and biology? Do you have a drive to innovate and create formulations that make a real difference in people's lives? Vertisis Custom Pharmacy is seeking a talented Formulation Chemist to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing advanced, custom formulations for injectable and non-sterile pharmaceutical products, collaborating with a dynamic group of scientists, pharmacists, and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

· Formulation Development: Work closely with the Laboratory Director and the R&D team to design and develop new, effective formulations, with a focus on injectable solutions and non-sterile preparations.

· Ingredient Selection & Research: Conduct thorough research to identify and select high-quality ingredients, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), nutraceuticals, and vitamins, based on their chemical, biological, and pharmacological properties.

· Optimization of Formulation Parameters: Design and conduct experiments to optimize key formulation parameters such as solubility, stability, pH, viscosity, and osmolarity to meet the specific therapeutic needs of the product.

· Quality Control & Testing: Perform rigorous quality control tests to ensure the formulations meet strict standards for potency, purity, stability, and compliance with pharmacopoeial guidelines.

· Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all formulations are compliant with current regulatory standards and maintain accurate and thorough documentation for all development processes and outcomes.

· Collaboration & Problem Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including pharmacists, laboratory technicians, and project managers to troubleshoot formulation challenges, ensure project timelines are met, and contribute to the continuous improvement of formulation processes.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

· Strong understanding of formulation principles, including solubility, stability, delivery mechanisms, and the relationship between chemistry and pharmacology.

· Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, and other analytical methods for formulation analysis.

· Knowledge of pharmaceutical development processes and regulatory requirements

· Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt formulations based on experimental data.

· Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple formulation projects simultaneously.

· Effective communication skills to interact with a multidisciplinary team and document findings clearly and accurately.

· A passion for innovation and a genuine interest in advancing patient care through custom formulation science.

Please note that final job offer may be contingent on successfully passing a background check and drug screen.

Hiring Company Description:

Vertisis Custom Pharmacy is one of the most unique compounding pharmacies in the United States. Vertisis offers doctors access to custom compounded, personalized medicine for their patients, delivered directly to their practice or facility. The Vertisis team has over 60 years of experience working in, and managing, pharmacies and medical practices. The Vertisis team creates a harmonious combination between the normally segregated communities of conventional and natural medicine. This helps strengthen the connection between medical practices and compounding pharmacies to create better care for patients and the industry.