Analytical Development Research Scientist

Pharmathen is one of the leading complex drug delivery and formulation developers and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe. Driven by innovation, the company specializes in one of the most modern and technologically innovative sectors, developing Long Acting Injectables (LAI), Sustained Release formulations and Preservative Free Ophthalmics.

Pharmathen’s portfolio consists of over 100 products, produced at its facility in Sapes, Rodopi, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and at its modernized production unit in Pallini, Attica.

Pharmathen is one of the largest private investors in research and development in Greece, with steady investments of €35 million annually in the R&D sector and employs over 1,350 people from over 24 different nationalities. The company's enduring success is attributed to the passion for creativity, the ethics, and dedication of its people, who share the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit an Analytical Development Research Scientist for the Innovative Formulation department at our Metamorfosi premises.

As an Analytical Development Research Scientist the ideal candidate will carry out experiments to support Analytical Method Development & pre-Validation studies. Will also carry out routine testing of formulations under development, as well as throughout products’ life cycle where needed. Draft analytical TDRs & Method Validation Protocols and Reports.

More particularly:

What you will do:

• Participate in the development and pre-validation of analytical methods and improvement of existing ones to support all stages of drug development from drug substance to finished product characterization
• Execute routine analysis of the prepared lab formulations (GC, HPLC, UV, Dissolution, GPC) throughout development
• Execute pre-stability studies as per the approved protocols
• Draft analytical TDRs & Method Validation Protocols and Reports.
• Follow and report availability of supplies necessary for analytical activities including routine analysis, method development and method validation (e.g. standards, reagents, columns, impurities).
• Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or other relevant science
• Master’s Degree or a PhD in relevant field
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Computer literacy
• Multitasking

Benefits

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

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.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.