Pharmaceutical & BioScience Society, PBSS

Position:
Sr. Chemist/ Scientist

Employer:
Pharmatek Laboratories

Description:
About Pharmatek Pharmatek Laboratories, Inc. is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Pharmatek focuses on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, preformulation testing, formulation development, GMP manufacturing and stability storage and testing. At Pharmatek, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best. We provide a generous benefits package, on-site gym and fitness programs, team sports, activities and competitive compensation. In fact, we were named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal! Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pharmatek An individual at the level of Senior Pharmaceutical Chemist or Scientist will be solely responsible for the completion of formulation development projects. Must possess formulation expertise and a thorough understanding of Pharmatek capabilities sufficient to provide senior management with detailed time estimates for the completion of proposed client projects. May be responsible for the supervision and development of one or more direct reports. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Solely responsible for the completion of contract service agreements. • Independent formulation development, design of complex experiments, and interpretation of data. • Individuals will organize meetings and monitor all client interactions. Supervisor will be notified if their assistance is needed. • Individuals will assist in the development of Pharmatek-wide policy and processes. • Supervisory duties for both laboratory assistants and multiple FTEs.

Qualifications/Experience:
Qualifications • BS with 7-10 years or PhD with 3-6 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical development • Experience developing capsules, tablets, and semi-solid dosage forms for small molecule active ingredients. • Knowledge of excipients and their functions, including design of excipient compatibility studies. • Experience improving the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble small molecules. • Experience interpreting preformulation and solid state characterization results with respect to designing a formulation approach. • Experience with the following is preferred: blending, in-process testing, wet granulation (high shear and fluid bed), dry granulation (slugging and roller compaction), single station tableting, rotary tablet compression, manual capsule filling, automated encapsulation, spray drying, hot melt extrusion, particle size reduction, tablet/capsule coating (fluid bed and perforated pan), controlled release formulations, delayed release formulations. • Experience performing full preformulation testing for small molecules is preferred, including: solubility, stability, physical properties, wet/dry particle size analysis with Malvern, and hygroscopicity. • Experience with late stage and commercial formulations is a plus. • Able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, without impact to timelines or schedules. • Able to communicate effectively with clients regarding project scope, scientific results and project updates, including unexpected or negative results and potential delays.

Location: San Diego, CA

Contact: http://pharmateklaboratories.applytojob.com/apply/AePZLH/Senior-Pharmaceutical-Chemist-Scientist

Post Date: 5/5/2016 12:00:00 AM