Job Description

Job Title: Formulation Scientist - Contact Lens Care Solutions
Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: R&D / Product Development
Salary: Open for negotiation
About the Role:
GLPL is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Formulation Scientist to join our R&D team, specializing in ophthalmic product development, particularly contact lens care solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in formulation science, with a deep understanding of polymers, preservatives, and regulatory standards in the healthcare and medical device industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation Development:
Design, develop, and optimize contact lens care formulations, including multi-purpose solutions (MPS) and rewetting solutions.
Ingredient Evaluation:
Select and evaluate key ingredients such as PVA, HPMC, PEGs, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, and various buffering systems (e.g., phosphate, citrate).
Preservative Systems:
Ensure microbiological safety and preservative efficacy, particularly with systems like PHMB / Polyhexanide.
Scale-Up & Tech Transfer:
Lead lab-scale development, conduct pilot batches, and support technology transfer and scale-up activities in collaboration with manufacturing and QA teams.
Packaging Compatibility:
Assess packaging components for compatibility, including leachables/extractables, dropper performance, and preservative retention.
Regulatory Compliance:
Stay updated with global regulatory requirements (ISO 14729, FDA, EU MDR, CDSCO) and ensure formulation practices are compliant.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with QA, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams to ensure successful project execution.
Documentation:
Prepare and maintain precise formulation protocols, development reports, and regulatory documents.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutics or related discipline with strong fundamentals in formulation science, biopharmaceutics, and industrial pharmacy.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in ophthalmic, medical device, or personal care product formulation.
Preferred Expertise:
Strong knowledge of formulation and excipients for ophthalmic and lens care products, including PVA, HPMC, PEG, EDTA, Polyquaterniums, and borate systems.
Understanding of critical formulation parameters such as isotonicity, pH balance, sterility, and preservative efficacy.
Experience in GMP/GLP environments, formulation stability testing, and documentation as per ICH guidelines.
Familiarity with packaging compatibility testing for sterile products.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, and rheometry.
Competent in MS Office and formulation software/tools.
Experience in preparing BMRs and technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
Team-oriented with a high level of ownership and initiative.
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