Analytical Development Senior Research Scientist

<p>We are one of the leading complex drug delivery and formulation developers, using our key in-house technologies to support improved patient compliance. We service a broad partner network of hundreds of customers in over <strong>80 countries </strong>throughout Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Southern Africa.</p> <p>Our portfolio consists of over <strong>100 products</strong>, and today we are working on one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines in Long Acting Injectables, Sustained Release formulations and Preservative Free Ophthalmics, produced in our in-house US-FDA and EU-approved facilities.</p> <p>We proudly employ more than <strong>1,350 people </strong>from over <strong>24 different nationalities</strong> across <strong>9 locations.</strong> We welcome the opportunity to expand our collaboration with existing partners as well as to establish new partnerships, while remaining committed to our vision <strong>“to make a difference in people’s lives” </strong>through our everyday activities and our products.</p> <p>Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an <strong>Analytical Development Senior Research Scientist</strong> to join our <strong>Innovative Formulations</strong> team at our Metamorfosi, Athens premises.</p> <p>As an <strong>Analytical Development Senior Research Scientist</strong>, the ideal candidate will be accountable for carrying out formulation and process development. </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>More particularly:</p> <p><strong>What you will do: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Follow the rules of hygiene and control of health status as defined in the relevant Policies and Standard Operating Procedures</li> <li>Expert in GC, HPLC, GPC, UV analysis, dissolution testing</li> <li>Participate in the development and validation of analytical methods and improvement of existing ones to support all stages of drug development from drug substance characterization to finished product characterization and support </li> <li>Evaluate and interpret experimental data</li> <li>Prepare and reviews analytical data, technical reports and analytical methods in support of and for inclusion in the regulatory submissions</li> <li>Compile, maintain, review and interpret analytical and statistical data. Assist with generating high quality technical documents required for method validation</li> <li>Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS</li> <li>Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements</li> <li>Manage deliverables and ensure that necessary supplies such as: standards, reagents, columns, impurities are available on time for projects</li> </ul> <p><strong>The ideal candidate should have:</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li>BSc Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or other relevant science</li> <li>MSc Degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Polymer Science or any other relevant field will be considered an asset</li> <li>At least 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent academic experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job-Specific Skills: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven competency in analytical techniques (HPLC, UHPLC, GC, Triple Sec, etc.) and lab instrumentation</li> <li>Proven competency in the development of dissolution methods in different apparatus, e.g. apparatus IV</li> <li>Previous experience in the analysis of microparticle formulations </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent communication in English language (writing &amp; speaking)</li> <li>Computer literacy</li> <li>Troubleshooting skills</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>What you'll gain:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere</li> <li>Exposure to challenging business issues and practices</li> <li>Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career. </strong></p> <p><strong>Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.</strong></p>