Formulation Scientist - Composition, Particle & Process Design

Formulation Scientist - Composition, Particle & Process Design
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Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
As a Formulation Scientist, you will drive the development of innovative formulations for food, dietary supplement, and oral pharmaceutical applications. You will contribute to ideation, formulation design, and process development, leveraging your expertise in emulsion and powder systems, their underlying physical principles, and characterization.
You have hands-on experience with formulation and particle engineering technologies such as emulsification, spray drying, fluidized bed coating, extrusion, and granulation. Experience in enhancing bioavailability and developing controlled-release systems for targeted delivery of bioactives is highly desirable.
You will be part of a global, cross-functional team and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate innovative concepts into robust formulation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead formulation development projects for food, dietary supplement, and oral pharmaceutical applications, contributing to cross-functional ideation and innovation activities;
Apply experimental design and data analysis to optimize formulations and identify key material and process drivers;
Develop and apply characterization methods to assess formulation and process performance;
Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific results through technical reports and presentations;
Evaluate emerging technologies and scientific approaches, conduct literature and patent landscape searches, and collaborate with IP specialists where required;
Ensure safe laboratory operations, support continuous improvement of laboratory infrastructure and processes, and train, coach, and guide laboratory staff and technicians.
You bring
PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, or MSc with a strong track record in industrial formulation and process development;
Strong expertise in at least two of the following areas: emulsification, spray drying, fluid bed processing, or extrusion, combined with the ability to transfer scientific principles across processing technologies;
Deep understanding of the physical principles governing liquid and powder formulation systems, along with experience in characterization techniques and analytical methods, such as particle size or morphology analysis, powder flow, and compaction behavior;
Strong scientific problem-solving skills with a hands-on, results-driven mindset;
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and functions; fluent in English, with German as an asset;
Knowledge of tableting processes is desirable, while experience in bioavailability enhancement and controlled-release technologies is a strong advantage.
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