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 a Research Scientist for the R&D Finished Dosage Forms department at our Metamorfosi premises.

As a Research Scientist the ideal candidate will provide high quality support in analytical and formulation development in a GLP environment. Will also support all stages of a new product development and through preparation and analysis of R&D formulations.

More particularly:

What you will do:

• Perform the analytical method development & method validation of complex drugs to support all stages of drug development from drug substance characterization to finished product characterization, stability and support.
• Participate in analysis of formulation /manufacturing process trials.
• Deliver, evaluate and interprete experimental data
• Compile, maintain, review and interpret analytical and statistical data. Assist with the generating high quality technical documents required for method validation, stability, formulation and deficiency letters
• Maintain and follow all laboratory systems, GMPS
• Follow the rules as defined in the relevant EU and FDA guidelines
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements
• Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• BSc Degree in Chemistry or relevant field /Technical institution degree
• At least 8 years of practical knowledge gained through experience accompanied by a technical or vocational training
• At least 2 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Computer literacy
• Troubleshooting  skills
• Competent in analytical method development techniques (HPLC, GC,etc) and production  lab instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines

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.