Description
Job Description: Research and Development Scientist (Packaging Development)
Role:
A global pharmaceutical company which specialises in drug discovery and new drug product development for a range of therapeutics is actively seeking a packaging development scientist.
The suitable packaging development scientist will collaborate with multiple teams to develop and test packaging integrity. If you are actively looking to develop a career as a materials / packaging development scientist at a pharmaceutical industry leader then this might just be for you.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Test blister materials to optimize running parameters and compare with existing data.
2. Assess blisters for push-through, wall thickness, pocket depth, seal integrity, and appearance.
3. Perform Texture and Extrusion analysis to assess the suitability of solid and liquid drug products for a consumer
4. Develop processes for efficient bulk pack analysis
5. Moisture modelling
6. Support project teams with technical and practical packaging insights.
7. Build a comprehensive database compiled of testing data to be used for overall statistical analysis of a drug product.
8. Author technical documents for drug product packaging
Qualifications:
9. B.S./M.S. degree in a life science
10. 1-3 years in Materials testing / packaging development
11. Packaging development experience in the pharmaceutical industry. (Advantageous)
Benefits:
12. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
13. Health Cash Plan
14. Life Assurance
15. Pension Plan
16. Car parking
17. Career Development Opportunities.
Should you feel you have suitable experience and qualities that would make you a good fit for this position feel free to apply and I will contact you to discuss this in more detail.