Operator Formulation Development

My Client, a well known and established CDMO specialising in the areas of development, formulation and packaging of pharmaceuticals is looking to strengthen their pharmaceutical development department based near Heidelberg by actively looking to hire a Operator Formulation Development Scientist. This is a brand new role, and an exciting opportunity for any successful applicant to join one of the most well respected CDMO in Europe, and to expand their professional skills and get exposure to some of the latest products available in the market.

Responsibilities for the candidate include:

• Support of galenic development activities within the project team; i.a. also documentation of development activities and archiving of these documents
• Carrying out feasibility studies in a state-of-the-art facility for solid dosage forms
• Carrying out experimental work on solid dosage forms of highly potent active ingredients on a scale of approx. 100 g to 20 kg
• Manufacturing of clinical batches
• Responsibility for the smooth running of the respective tests and the production of technical and GMP batches; i.a. also preparation, follow-up work and cleaning (shift work and Saturday work possible if necessary)
• Complete and correct documentation
• Entry / summary of results and IPC data
• Compliance with GMP guidelines and the requirements of the internal quality assurance system
• Support with the commissioning and qualification of new devices and machines in development (GMP area) as well as with the use of technology in the development area

The ideal candidate should bring with them the following:

• Completed apprenticeship as pharmacist or comparable professional training in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food industry with many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Many years of professional experience in the manufacture of solid dosage forms
• Knowledge of GMP requirements in the development and manufacture of solid pharmaceuticals
• Willingness to work flexible hours according to project requirement
• Willingness to work in full protection
• Structured way of working and analytical thinking skills
• Good process understanding and methodical working style
• Ability to communicate and work in a team

If you are interested feel free to send your CV by replying to this advertisement, alternatively you can contact me via email on a.sengupta@nonstop-recruitment.com or call me on +49 892 109 3363 ext 3330 for a confidential conversation.