Associate Scientist
IMCD Group
Allendale, Michigan
Job Description
Associate Scientist
About
IMCD US, LLC
IMCD is
creating a world of opportunity as a global leader in the formulation, sales
and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Our story can be
traced back to a small group of companies that came together in 1995 with a
vision for the industry.
Today,
guided by the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, we operate in more than
60 countries across six continents and proudly employ over 5,200 professionals.
Our aim is to help our suppliers simplify and grow their business
operations through our extensive local networks, market intelligence and
technical expertise. Our customers benefit from direct access to a large
portfolio of high-quality products, avoiding the complexity of dealing with
multiple points of contact.
As a
responsible distributor of specialty chemicals, our strategy for growth is
underpinned by balancing the needs of our people, the environment, and the
communities within which we operate. We are rightfully proud of our team's
diversity, which draws from a range of backgrounds and nationalities, and
enables us to benefit from fresh perspectives and ways of problem-solving. (www.imcdgroup.com)
About the Role
The Associate Scientist will support the day-to-day
operation of the Pharmaceutical Technical Center through formulation
development, prototype manufacturing, analytical testing, and laboratory
management activities. Working closely with the Senior Scientist, this role
will support customer projects, supplier collaborations, technical
demonstrations, and internal application studies involving oral solid, liquid,
and topical dosage forms while following GLP, safety, quality, and regulatory
requirements. This role works 100% on site in our Allendale, New Jersey lab.
Responsibilities
- Supports formulation development projects for oral solid, liquid, topical, and nutraceutical applications.
- Prepares laboratory prototypes including blends, granules, tablets, capsules, coated dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions, creams, gels, lotions, and solutions.
- Conducts formulation screening studies and generate technical data to support customer projects and internal marketing initiatives.
- Operates pharmaceutical processing equipment including blenders, granulators, tablet presses, encapsulators, fluid bed processors, coating equipment, mixers, homogenizers, laboratory-scale liquid and topical manufacturing equipment.
- Performs analytical and physical characterization testing including HPLC, UV/Vis spectroscopy, dissolution, disintegration, hardness, friability, particle size, rheology, viscosity, powder flow, and density measurements.
- Maintains laboratory equipment, instrumentation, raw material inventory, and samples to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
- Performs routine equipment setup, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and calibration activities in accordance with laboratory procedures.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 6 years of related experience in formulation development with a focus on solid oral dosage forms; hands-on experience with powder handling, blending, wet granulation, milling, tablet compression, capsule filling, film coating, or fluid bed processing; experience performing USP testing, including dissolution, disintegration, friability, and tablet hardness.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, laboratory safety and scientific documentation.
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a related field may offset some of the experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a pharmaceutical product development laboratory
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Primarily lab-based work environment
Regular use of computers, lab equipment, and standard office equipment
The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - 95,000 dependent on experience. This position is bonus eligible.
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Date Posted: July 9, 2026