R&D Formulation Associate

The R&D Formulation Associate is responsible for supporting the formulation of new products and any new formulations for existing products because of continuous process improvement. The associate will assist in compounding calibration lab maintenance drug filtration labeling monitoring/organizing samples for testing The Formulation Associate will report to the Senior Formulation Scientist. At Quva you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is an on-site role in Sugar Land Texas working Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

What the R&D Formulation Associate Does Each Day:

• Executes compounding activities within the clinical development lab
• Follows detailed formulations and batch records in processing formulations
• Sterilize solutions via filtration
• Assists with sample maintenance and sample collections for development studies
• Assists in formulation development studies
• Assists in stability studies
• Helps testing samples if needed
• Assists in maintaining lab equipment and keeping lab in good order
• Ensures all proper policies and procedures/work instructions are followed correctly within new product development
• Ensures all duties and processes are in adherence with ISO standards USP and current good compounding practices
• Performs change control processes and assist with managing timelines
• Practices and monitors good documentation practices including keeping detailed lab notebook

Our Most Successful R&D Formulation Associate has:

• Good coordinating abilities attention to detail with positive communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Minimum Requirements for this Role:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry Biology Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required
• At least 2 years experience with formulation mixing/processing and aseptic processes in pharmaceutical environment
• 18 years of age
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:

• Experience working with controlled substances
• Experience working with sterile injectable

Benefits of Working at Quva:

• Set full-time consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

About Quva:

Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions that help power the business of Pharmas multiple production facilities and industry-first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready-to-administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva BrightStreampartners with health systems to aggregate normalize and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care and through proprietary machine learning transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization script capture inventory management drug shortage control and more. Quvas overall progressive and integrated platform helps health-systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest-quality patient care.

Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quvas Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age ancestry color disability gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religious creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and any related medical conditions) sexual orientation and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is at will.

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Required Experience:

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