{"id":1126677,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-pharmacy-hub-rd-scientist-compounding","title":"R&D Scientist — Compounding","company":{"id":686825,"name":"The Pharmacy Hub","domain":"thepharmacyhub.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/thepharmacyhub","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":8,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Miami, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":60000,"max":80000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":80000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"CAPA","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T19:53:44Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T19:58:11Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"About Us\nAt The Pharmacy Hub, we collaborate with pharmaceutical brands, manufacturers, health brands, telemedicine providers, and healthcare companies to deliver essential products directly to patients. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products to consumers, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.\nAbout Us\nAt The Pharmacy Hub, we collaborate with pharmaceutical brands, manufacturers, health brands, telemedicine providers, and healthcare companies to deliver essential products directly to patients. Our expertise allows us to seamlessly distribute pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products to consumers, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.\nPosition Summary\nThe Pharmacy Hub is looking for an R&D Scientist to join our in-house Research & Development team and drive the development, optimization, scale-up, and commercialization of compounded pharmaceutical formulations. This is a hands-on, lab-based role: you will design and run formulation and process trials across a wide range of dosage forms - ODTs, chewables, troches, oral films, capsules and tablets, creams and ointments, topical and transdermal formulations, solutions, sprays, gummies, and injectables - and take successful formulations from the bench through pilot and production scale.\nYou will also troubleshoot existing formulations, support equipment evaluation and technology transfer, and produce the technical documentation that keeps our work compliant with GMP, 503A requirements, and USP <795>, <797>, and <800>. The role works closely with Production, Quality, Pharmacy, Procurement, and Operations.\nThis position reports to the Head of R&D / R&D Manager.\nCore Responsibilities\nFormulation & Process Development (~50%)\nConduct literature reviews to guide formulation approach, ingredient selection, and technical feasibility\nDesign and execute formulation screening, optimization, and comparative studies, adjusting variables based on scientific rationale and real-time results\nEvaluate APIs, excipients, flavors, colors, and processing aids, including their chemical and physical properties\nResolve formulation challenges such as poor flow, sticking/picking, friability, hardness, segregation, content uniformity, viscosity, stability, and appearance\nPerform organoleptic evaluation and finalize color and flavor systems\nExecute laboratory and pilot-scale compounding trials following approved procedures and protocols\nDevelop and optimize processes including mixing, milling, homogenization, granulation, compression, filling, casting, drying, and molding\nEstablish process parameters and operating ranges, identify process risks, and recommend controls\nIdentify opportunities for new products, dosage forms, excipients, and manufacturing approaches, and contribute to innovation projects from concept through commercialization, including IP documentation where applicable\nTroubleshooting & Production Support (~20%)\nPartner with Production to investigate manufacturing issues - breakage, weight variability, content uniformity, mixing or homogenization problems, appearance changes, and yield losses - and implement technically justified corrective actions\nParticipate in technical investigations, CAPA support, and process improvement\nDocumentation, Technology Transfer & Project Tracking (~15%)\nDocument every trial in real time in laboratory logbooks or batch records, and maintain complete R&D records for materials, equipment, and trials\nPrepare and review Master Formulation Records (MFRs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance\nTransfer developed formulations and processes to Production, including MFRs, batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and process parameters\nEvaluate equipment capability, run equipment trials, and support scale-up from lab to pilot to production batches\nTrack and report project status and support prioritization and timeline planning with the R&D Manager\nEnsure formulation and laboratory practices meet 503A requirements and USP <795>, <797>, and <800>; perform pre-operational inspections, clean and disinfect between tests, and properly store samples, prototypes, and pilot batches\nAnalytical & Product Evaluation (~10%)\nPerform or coordinate testing including HPLC, water activity, pH, viscosity/rheology, particle size, disintegration/dissolution, mechanical strength, and weight variation\nEvaluate dosage-form performance - appearance, weight variation, mechanical strength, flow, dispersion, and dissolution/disintegration\nCoordinate external laboratory testing when required and interpret analytical results to assess formulation and process performance\nCross-Functional, Supplier & Equipment Coordination (~5%)\nCollaborate with R&D, Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Procurement, and Operations\nSupport supplier assessment, evaluating quality, capability, and reliability of prospective vendors\nWork with equipment suppliers to evaluate new technologies and inform equipment selection\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field\nMinimum 3 years (3-5 years preferred) of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation, compounding, product development, or process development\nDemonstrated experience designing and executing formulation studies, stability protocols, and compatibility evaluations\nWorking knowledge of GMP principles and USP <795> (nonsterile), <797> (sterile), and <800> (hazardous drugs)\nUnderstanding of 503A compounding pharmacy regulatory requirements and how they apply to formulation development\nFamiliarity with multiple dosage forms, such as tablets, capsules, creams, ODFs, sprays, topical semisolids, troches, ODTs, injections, and gummies\nAbility to run laboratory trials independently and accurately\nStrong technical documentation and problem-solving skills\nPreferred\nExperience with compounded pharmaceutical products\nExperience with ODTs, chewables, troches, oral films, gels, transdermal systems, sprays, or solutions\nExperience with scale-up and technology transfer\nExperience leading process troubleshooting and root-cause investigations\nExperience with formulation development software or electronic laboratory systems\nCore Competencies\nHands-on and detail-oriented - comfortable at the bench daily, meticulous about documentation, and doesn’t cut corners on data capture even when trials move fast\nCurious problem-solver - treats an OOS result or a sticking/picking issue as a puzzle to investigate methodically, not a setback\nComfortable with ambiguity - energized by iterating through trial and error rather than needing a fixed playbook\nClear communicator - translates technical findings into plain language for Production, Quality, or a prescriber, and flags risks early\nSelf-directed but collaborative - runs trials independently while seeking input and sharing findings openly\nManages multiple development projects and prioritizes well\nContinuous improvement mindset\nWork Environment\nThis is a full-time, on-site role based at The Pharmacy Hub’s Davie and Miami Gardens, Florida locations, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. The role works in R&D laboratory and pilot/production compounding areas, handling APIs, excipients, and hazardous drugs under USP <800> controls, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and working closely with cross-functional teams in a regulated 503A compounding environment.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical and mental demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nStanding and walking for extended periods in laboratory and compounding areas\nManual dexterity to operate laboratory instruments, scales, and compounding equipment\nAbility to lift and move materials and equipment as needed\nAbility to wear required PPE, including gowning and respiratory protection where applicable\nClose visual acuity for measurement, inspection, and documentation\nExtended computer use for documentation, data analysis, and reporting\nImportant\nThis position is based on-site across Davie, FL and Miami Gardens, FL\nCandidates will complete a technical test task as part of the interview process\nAt-Will Employment\nEmployment is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.\nPay Range\n$60,000—$80,000 USD\nBenefits:\n401(k) with up to 4% matching\nMedical, dental, vision and life insurance\nPaid time off that grows with your tenure\nCore Values\nThe Pharmacy Hub is dedicated to breaking barriers in healthcare by championing access, intervention and affordability.\nCustomer-first mindset - we develop strong partnerships with telehealth platforms and healthcare companies to enhance access and understand their specific needs\nInnovation for intervention in care - we develop advanced compounding solutions and products to better support patient health outcomes\nContinuous improvement - we continuously improve our processes and offerings through intelligent, honest and transparent practices to deliver cost-effective solutions that truly benefit our clients and their patients.\nYou will play a pivotal role in maintaining these values and contributing to the company’s mission of redefining healthcare delivery through superior pharmacy services\nAt The Pharmacy Hub, we don’t just offer jobs-we offer opportunities for career growth and development. We take pride in our fast-paced, team-driven culture and are committed to supporting our employees in achieving success.\nIf you’re ready to join a company that values hard work, dedication, and teamwork, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to The Pharmacy Hub and working together to deliver top-tier pharmacy fulfillment solutions.\nThe Pharmacy Hub is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to indicate this in their application.\nThe Pharmacy Hub participates in E-Verify. A post-offer background check is required for all positions. 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