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Job Introduction
Senior Scientist, Crystallisation
As a technical expert in Crystallisation, you'll have the chance to unleash your advanced knowledge in a variety of analytical techniques, support materials science, analytical chemistry, formulation development, chemical engineering and process chemistry projects; providing support in the development and characterisation of Starting Materials, Intermediates, APIs, and formulations collaborating effectively with Process Chemistry, Product Development and Analytical Chemistry colleagues.
You have a background in Crystallisation Development, Materials Characterisation and Analytical Chemistry combined with expertise in XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, microscopy and PSD. Knowledge in the following areas: crystallisation development, process analytical technology, polymorphism and crystallography, together with knowledge of other analytical methodologies utilised to characterize APIs would be a definite advantage.
Key roles and responsibilities:
* Supporting crystallisation and isolation process development through laboratory experiments and materials characterisation assessment of starting materials, intermediates and APIs.
* Monitoring reaction pathways and kinetics using appropriate PAT.
* Conduct analysis of product samples for key physical properties including XRPD, optical microscopy, PSD and other relevant techniques.
* Assessment of polymorph landscape for final APIs and defining thermodynamically stable form.
* Assessment of solubility in a variety of media using appropriate methods.
* Supporting clients in helping to define final salt and polymorphic form based on a full materials characterisation assessment.
* Supporting preformulation assessment of final phases.
* Working within project teams working to tight deadlines.
* Able to step in and learn new techniques to support projects.
* Ability to solve complex scientific problems.
* Able to work effectively in a GMP laboratory.
* Present and communicate clearly and effectively with clients.
Requirements:
* PhD in chemistry or relevant related subject with a technical focus on crystallisation for purity upgrade or particle engineering or PAT (additional industrial or academic experience preferred), or an MSC in chemistry with several years relevant industrial experience in crystallisation development or PAT.
* Knowledge of crystallisation methodologies relevant to drug substances.
* Familiarity with in-situ process analytical technologies for crystallisation process development (desired).
* Knowledge of data analytics and data visualisation tools.
* Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) and related software (Desired).
* Significant expertise in troubleshooting and developing materials characterisation methods including XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, Microscopy and PSD. In-depth, hands-on expertise and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
* Experience using the following equipment would also be desired although not essential: Technobis Crystal 16, Crystalline or Crystal breeder, Mettler React IR, FBRM, Easymax, other Spectroscopic PAT such as NIR or Raman.
* Strong scientific record of accomplishment.
Come and join a cutting-edge company that tackles the toughest scientific challenges for the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
At our company, we are passionate about advancing science and delivering solutions for our clients. We operate with ethics, integrity and professionalism. We work as a team and empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Our Hoddesdon campus in Hertfordshire is a hub of innovation and excellence. It has over 5,000m2 of premier R&D space, including state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API, formulation and process chemistry. Our Analytical Chemistry team provides vital support to our chemistry functions and science partners with advanced analytical solutions. We have recently expanded our capacity with a new laboratory containing 40 fume hoods.
Why Should You Apply?
* This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
* Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.
* To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
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