Senior Formulation Chemist

1 week ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Solid State Pharma Inc. - The Crystal Engineering Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Formulation Chemist with expertise in amorphous solid Spray Dried Dispersions (SDD) to join our dynamic R&D team.

In this role, you will collaborate with crystallization scientists to influence the selection of small molecule drug candidates, optimizing the application of SDD technology to enhance drug delivery and bio-performance.

You will be responsible for the development of optimal SDD composition and characterization to ensure appropriate in vivo performance. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our innovative approaches to formulation science and improving patient outcomes.

About Us

Solid State Pharma Inc., a leading pharmaceutical research company, is dedicated to leveraging crystallization engineering and solid-state science to revolutionize the industry.

Our expert team has developed cutting-edge workflows that combine fundamentals of crystallization and solid form science with high throughput techniques.

  • We conduct research on pharmaceutical crystallization engineering, polymorph screening, salt screening, co-crystal screening, chiral resolution, polymorph quantification, converting amorphous material to crystalline solid, pre-formulation, and chemical and crystallization process modeling.
Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Formulation Chemist, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting stability studies to assess the physical and chemical stability of formulations.
  • Utilizing various characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, TGA, PXRD, FTIR, SEM) to evaluate the properties of spray dried dispersions and ensure product quality.
  • Evaluating the physicochemical properties of potential small molecule drug candidates to design an SSD formulation strategy and developability risk assessment.
  • Being a subject matter expert in formulation and process development for SDDs supporting multiple discovery teams across several research units.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including premium healthcare benefits, RRSP contribution matching, continuing education support, and flexible working hours.

We also provide generous vacation accrual and sick time policies, up to 22 weeks of 90% salary top-up for maternity and up to 5 weeks top-up for paternity, and extensive holiday list.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the advancement of our innovative approaches to formulation science and improving patient outcomes.



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