Scientist / Engineer in Durham, NC

Job Title: Scientist / Engineer Location: Durham, NC Duration: Fulltime Perm role The Inhalation Scientist / Engineer is responsible for metered dose inhaler (MDI) pre-formulation, formulation, process development, and lab / pilot scale MDI filling as well as analytical support. Formulates solution and suspension MDIs Selects components (valves, cans, actuators, dose counters, overwraps) for MDI development Develops, troubleshoots, and optimizes MDI processes from lab to pilot scale Assists in scale up and transfer of processes from pilot to exhibit and commercial scale Maintains a state of readiness of the MDI process equipment by performing preventive maintenance, calibration or functional modification as necessary Characterizes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for respiratory products using techniques such as particle size by laser diffraction, Karl Fischer (KF) moisture analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and microcalorimetry Generates process documentation and operating instructions Prepares written protocols and reports Responsible for other duties as assigned. Familiarity with health and safety regulations and cGMP Analytical thinker and problem solver Experience in MDI formulation and performance testing Experience in MDI processing from R&D / pilot scale Exhibit or commercial MDI process experience preferred Strong mechanical skills Experience in statistical design of experiments as applied to MDI formulation and processes is a plus BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field or MS with 2+ years’ experience Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Client. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through Client Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability • Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available HSA (Health Savings Account) 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes or proposals from recruitment firms or agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.  

Created: 2026-04-02