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Post : Associate Scientist - Oral Solid Dose - Manufacturing Operations - GMP - 144936
Job Description
Associate Scientist you will use state-of-the-art technologies to assist in solid dose formulation development and small-scale manufacturing while working onsite at a large pharmaceutical client site. You will be expected to assist scientists in the laboratory with setting up small-scale equipment for manufacturing solid dose formulations and cleaning-up the equipment post processing. You will regularyly utilize isolator technology to handle potent compounds and must adhere strictly to existing procedures and safety guidelines. You will also perform routine testing on solid dosage forms such as tablet hardness, friability, particle size analysis, flow and density, as well as novel testing methods as necessary.
Candidate Profile
1) Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Biology or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
2) Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 1+ year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and ICH guidelines
• Ability to understand and independently apply GMPs and /or GLPs to everyday work with regard to documentation and instrument use
• Knowledge of blending, milling, drying, roller compaction, wet granulation, tablet compression, and tablet film coating preferred
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Sheets to perform tasks
• Knowledge of data analysis softwares (Minitab, JMP, etc) preferred
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Working Conditions
• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Regularly work in isolator type enclosures
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.
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Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Occasional mobility needed.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
• Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
Additional Information
Experience : 1+ year
Qualification : Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Biology or equivalent
Location : North America-United States-California-FSP San Francisco
Industry Type: Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Manufacturing Operations
End Date : 10th April, 2018
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