Principal Scientist (Formulation Development)

<h1></h1><h1><b>Job Summary</b></h1><p></p>The Principal Scientist will complete developmental studies to ensure that products can be manufactured to generate acceptable stability data for FDA drug application.<br><br>*This position requires working onsite at our Innovation and Development Center in Melrose Park, IL.<br>*This position is unable to provide visa sponsorship either now or in the future.<br><br>• Salary Range: $116,000-154,000<br>• Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary.<br>• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.<br>• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.<h1></h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>Responsibilities</b></h1><h1></h1><ul><li>Accepts responsibility for all stages of product development including on-site monitoring of stability lot manufacturing.</li><li>Plans, develops, and implements scientifically well-designed experimental programs to meet project objectives as well as meeting corporate and GMP requirements.</li><li>Identifies the multidimensional aspects of complex problems and applies novel and creative solutions to problems.  Capable of handling the most complex projects with only general guidance.</li><li>Participates in the orientation and training of new lab employees in the proper execution of research and development experiments and is responsible for supervising one to two lab staffs.</li><li>Responsible for product and process improvement as well as for ideas for new products, line-extent, product stability improvement and novel drug delivery systems.</li><li>Establishes work priorities for assignments within his/her authority and keeps assignment completion on schedule and is further accountable for the use of his/ her time for creative, self-initiated research.</li></ul><p></p><h2><b>Job Requirements:</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience, or a MS degree with 5 years of related experience, or a Ph. D. with three years of related experience</li><li>Must possess skills of designing and executing experiments, analyzing experimental results, and solving problems.</li><li>Must have knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms, as well as concepts in developing novel drug delivery systems.</li><li>Must be willing to perform drug product development for potent compounds, cytotoxic substances and/or controlled substances while following and observing all safety procedures in place, which include the use of engineering controls, administrative controls, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).</li></ul><h1></h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b><span>Additional Information</span></b></h1><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, <span><span><span><span class="WCO0">disability, 401K</span></span></span></span> with company </span><span>contribution</span><span>, and wellness program. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Fresenius Kabi is an Equal <span><span><span><span class="WCO0">Opportunity/Affirmative</span></span></span></span> Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.</span></p>