Description:

The Scientist 1, at an entry level, will support the team of scientists and contribute to the formulation development of the drug products intended for regulatory registration. The primary responsibilities include drug product characterization, performing experiments under the direction of the supervisor. The Scientist-I will assist senior personnel in the developmental activities at the bench level and maintain cGMP compliance. The position reports to a Manager/ Group Leader/ Principal Scientist as described in the current organization chart of the department.

Essential Functions:

• The Scientist-I will manufacture trial batches and perform experiments.

• To operate equipments such as fluid bed dryer, fluid bed processor, tablet press, commuting mill, blenders and manufacturing equipments during the development of drug product.

• Maintain records and documentation as per cGMP and department requirements.

• Scientist-I is responsible for drug product characterization and literature review.

• Keep up to date with current technology.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS): Pharmacy or related scientific field - Required

Experience:

• 2 years or more experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry is required.

Skills:

• Must be precise and consistent in day to day lab work, easily trainable and ready to learn. - Beginner

• Must be able to follow and execute experimental trial procedures involving complexity. - Beginner

• Must be able to effectively communicate results, problems or issues, verbally as well as in writing. - Beginner

• Must be computer literate and savvy with MS office applications, - Beginner

• Must be able to work in a team environment and be flexible to easily adapt to changes in assignments. - Beginner

• Must be willing to work extended hours, including weekends, as and when required. - Beginner

• Must follow safe practices as identified in appropriate MSDS during working with chemicals, and must follow applicable state and federal regulations. Must be capable of maintaining clear and concise laboratory records and communicating clearly both within and between departments. - Intermediate

• Must be thoroughly familiar with cGMP in pharmaceutical setting with manufacturing and testing concepts. - Beginner

• Must be able to review batch records to ascertain compliance with applicable specifications, and SOPs. - Beginner

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of properly using equipment, such as fluid bed dryer, fluid bed processor, tablet press, commuting mill, blenders and manufacturing equipment during the development of drug product.