The Formulation Chemist is responsible for conducting formulation development activities within Drug Product Operations. Responsibilities include formulation and process development, scale up and transfer from bench to the GMP production scale. The Formulation Chemist will be well versed on oral dosage technologies and process equipment. The responsibilities also include the execution of operations within GMP production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft protocols and production batch records.
- Design and execute formulation development studies within an R&D environment
- Conduct process development and scale up to GMP.
- Execute GMP production and provide support as required
- Participate in project updates for client’s technical calls.
- Identify and troubleshoot process challenges during GMP batch execution and propose strategies for formulation and process improvements.
- Write SOPs, approve formulation related activities in SOLABS and supervise/review recipe creation and other assigned activities in ERP to ensure timely support for projects.
- Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with the applicable SOPs, EHSP’s, cGMPs and GLPs.
- Adhere to the policies and guidelines set out in the Eurofins Alphora Employee Handbook.
- Work harmoniously with all fellow employees.
- Perform other related duties as required.
COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS:
Within the Company
- Interact with all staff throughout the company as necessary to implement the business objectives.
Outside of the Company
- Interact with equipment vendors and material suppliers to support the business objectives.
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering/Chemistry with >5 years’ experience or Ph.D in Chemistry with >2-3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical-related industry
- Must have a strong knowledge of drug product development, GMP’s and hands-on experience with oral dosage process equipment and related technologies
- Must be highly motivated and have a proven record of success in multiple projects
- Must be well organized and able to meet project timeline commitments
- Must work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.
Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca
We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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