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  • Location: Sandwich
  • Salary: Competitive salary
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted almost 2 years ago

  • Sector: Scientific Development
  • Contact: Megan Uden
  • Contact Email: megan.uden@nextphaserecruitment.com
  • Contact Phone: 01403 216216
  • Duration: 18.0 MONTH
  • Start Date: 2022-06-12
  • Job Ref: V-47381-1
A world-leading pharmaceutical company in Sandwich, Kent is looking for a Materials Characterisation Scientist to support the understanding of the impact of material properties on manufacturing performance. You will join a busy, collaborative team who undertake a range of investigations to analyse the physical attributes of APIs and excipients, evaluating different Pharmaceutical materials.
 
This is a contract for 18 months initially, with a very good chance of extension beyond this. You will be surrounded by supportive, knowledgeable scientists who can help you develop your expertise. Working on a temporary basis, you will be paid via an umbrella company and the pay rate will range from £17 to £23.74 per hour depending on experience.

Your role will include:
 
  • Determination of physical attributes for API's/excipient's using a range of characterisation techniques, including microscopy and both image and laser diffraction particle size.
  • Determination of solid state attributes for API's/excipient's using a range of characterisation and thermodynamic techniques., including DSC, TGA and various spectroscopic methods.
  • Optimization of tests to describe API/excipient's attributes, how these relate to DP performance, including methods to assess flow, compression, and segregation properties.
  • Perform experiments in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP), established business processes and protocols, and applicable SOPs.
  • Document laboratory work that is detailed, timely and in compliance with GLP
  • Evaluating, interpreting and reporting of results through presentations and technical reports, particularly translation of scientific output and technical content into a language understood by wide customer base.
 
Education and Skills Required
 
  • Background in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Formulation Science or similar
  • Practical experience in the application of material characterisation methods to evaluate pharmaceutical materials.
  • Ability to work independently, and to present scientific results and conclusions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to design, follow and review protocols, scientific methods, and departmental procedures.
 
Full details will be provided on application.