Formulation Scientist Robotics and Automation
New London County, CT - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an associate scientist/scientist to join the Smart Lab within Drug Product Design and Supply.
The successful candidate will develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a laboratory setting.
Position Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will help develop laboratory automation solutions for drug product development applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist with design and testing of modular hardware to facilitate data-rich experimentation.
- Partner with research scientists and engineers on suitable experimentation to deliver DPDS workflows for solid dosage form development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to define and implement crystallization polymorph and salt screening activities according to project timelines.
- Conduct solid state physical and chemical characterization of small molecules of pharmaceutical relevance. This includes solid state characterization (e.g. spectroscopy X-ray powder diffraction thermal analysis).
- Analysis of powder samples for key physical properties (such as particle size distribution bulk density true density powder flow particle shape)
- Development and characterization of prototype formulations for pharmaceutical small molecules on small scale with small amounts of material (mg) on rapid timelines.
- Measurement of key active compound and formulation properties (such as crystallinity solubility dissolution etc.)
- Assessment of the performance of prototype formulations using in-vitro tests (dissolution precipitation etc.).
- Rapid and detailed documentation of experimental procedures and data in electronic laboratory notebooks.
Qualifications :
- Master of Science Degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related discipline; OR a Bachelors degree in these disciplines with 2-4 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience.
- Understanding and/or experience in pharmaceutical solid dosage formulation development.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and keen observation and attention to detail skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude.
- Strong computer scientific and organizational skills.
- Proficient in learning new techniques developing and carrying out experimental plans and performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience in data handling and scientific/engineering computations.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information :
- The position is full-time Monday through Friday 8am-5 pm
- May be requested to work on weekends overtime and holidays based on business needs.
- Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis IN are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more