Job DescriptionUnfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.This is a permanent full time position, working a 37 hour week, flexibly between 7am & 7 pm, Monday – Friday.The purpose of this job within the formulation group is to support the client in both Manufacturing and R&D efforts by conducting formulation, pre-formulation activities with analysis and characterization of the samples generated.Job ResponsibilitiesPractical support for small scale manufacturing and pre-formulation activities for the development of drug product batches to be utilized in oral solid dosage forms, including planning, execution (including set up and clean down) and writing up of lab work. Examples may include but not limited to roller compaction, blending, tablet compression, coating, encapsulation as well supporting in-use stability activities.Product and Materials characterization support (including techniques such tablet characterization, Particle Size Analysis, powder flow, and bulk properties of formulations such as rheology and polymer characterization).Interpretation of data and contributing to writing internal development protocols and reports.Write laboratory reports ensuring accurate and timely data reporting and analysis is maintained.Supporting design, prototype and scale up of drug product formulations and manufacturing processes.Provide technical support to downstream activities, including product control strategy, technology transfer and launch, and relevant protocols and reports.Equipment and instrumentation ownership, assisting with the maintenance, upkeep and calibration.Assist in wider scientific capability development, via relevant internal technical networks, and ongoing Technology initiatives.Research, compile and summarise information from multiple sources (internal reports, pharmacopeia, scientific literature, handbooks etc) to inform gap analysis and formulation development.Conduct analysis using fully electronic media including e Notebook.Support continuous improvement processes.Perform and assist in additional duties as directed by the client contact.Familiarisation with electronic lab notebooks and ALCOA principles for the recording of data.Write or constructively review SOP’s, Protocols, technical reports, risk assessments as required.QualificationsA degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.A sound, fundamental knowledge and practical application of Organic Chemistry to pharmaceutical drug design is essential.Appropriate relevant experience of Material Science and analytical tools and techniques within a group organisation.Good foundation and experience with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (e.g., Particle size, PXRD, DSC, TGA). Must possess sound knowledge of analysis methods and tools.Additional InformationAt Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:Reward & Recognition.Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement.Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates Free ParkingCompany Pension PlanLife Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity SchemesEmployee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidentialHealth and Wellbeing ProgrammesWorldwide career opportunitiesWe also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
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We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.Sustainability matters to us! We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
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