About TSR:

TSR is a relationship-based, customer-focused IT and technical services staffing company.

For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients.

Mission & Vision

We do not believe in building a vision around the company but building a company around our vision, which is simply;

Every employee's voice matters, their effort is appreciated, and their talent is rewarded.

We challenge each employee daily, to raise the bar on how we treat our consultants and candidates. For far too long in this industry, candidates have been ghosted, lied to, or placed at a client and then forgotten about. Each day our staff works tirelessly at qualifying and placing, top talent with our clients, in a compassionate and caring manner.

Not every candidate is a match for the job, but every candidate and consultant will be treated with respect and professionalism.

Assistant Scientist

Job Description

• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Type: Contract
• Job #79443

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring an Assistant Scientist on a contract basis.

Job ID #: 79443

Work Location:
New Brunswick, NJ - 100% remote

Summary:
The Assistant Scientist is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of oral solid dose formulation development and unit operations including powder blending, milling, granulation, tablet compression and film-coating
• Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus.
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving ability / mentality, technical adeptness, and logical thinking.
• Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers.

Education/Experience:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in science or engineering or related engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience working in oral solid formulation and process development.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Experience conducting powder characterization including powder flow, particle size analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct development activities related to developing oral formulations.
• Design and optimize formulation using design of experience approach.
• Conduct material characterization.