Corium Innovations, Inc., seeks Formulation Scientist (Grand Rapids, MI) Duties: Conduct various lab activities (such as weighing, preparation of various solutions such as buffer, formulation, and skin flux test samples; solubility determination, melting point determination, material characterization, preparation of test samples, formulating, coating, lamination, die-cutting, microscopy). Conduct development of formulations and processes in coordination with other technical staff to support the development of products and processes. Prepare samples for all the tests using optimized process methods, operating equipment, and tooling. Make detailed observations and notes during all experiments and analyze data and interpret results, as appropriate. Utilize various pieces of test equipment to analyze samples per work instructions or protocols and record results. Prepare written documentation of work performed (protocols, data, observations, summaries, technical reports, lab notebooks). Coordinate activities with internal stakeholders and communicate with suppliers to obtain technical information on equipment and materials. Aid in developing material/product specifications and test methods and associated documentation. Perform inventory control in relation to the materials for formulation developmental work.

Required:  Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Material Sciences or related field plus 4 years of experience in the job offered or related formulation development position.

Must have:

• 4 years of experience with formulation development.
• 4 years of experience with analytical testing, method development and validation.
• Experience with:
• Hot-melt extrusion process, encapsulation process, semisolids and implants for pharmaceutical product development.
• Statistical techniques.
• Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Pre-formulation studies using DSC, FT-IR, SEM-EDX, viscometry, particle size analysis.
• USP <1724> IVRT testing using Franz diffusion cell.

Submit resumes to kim.schachle@coriumintl.com and reference position.