Role Purpose:
* A fantastic opportunity now exists for a Research & Development Scientist to join our client's pharmaceutical site in Co. Waterford.
* The Scientist will participate in analytical and process development activities, writing protocols, data gathering, and analysis.
* The candidate will write protocols and reports.
* Candidate will analyse data and trends, correlations, response variables, DOE's etc. to better understand process interdependencies.
* They may also support process capability finalisation and process transfer to QC.
* The candidate will be interfacing with an internal cross functional team while working on these programs.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform chemical analysis using instrumental methods to determine the composition of samples.
* To ensure the correct application of laboratory methods and standards to perform visual, physical and chemical assessment.
* Develop and assess in-process testing competencies for engineering associates.
* Develop and validate laboratory test methods or equipment including maintenance of equipment and instrumentation.
* Develop or validate laboratory test methods or equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of analytical results.
* Design, develop, conduct and/or review experiments to deliver new products; evaluate ingredient, or product safety.
* Conduct and support new product / method validations.
* Conduct and support new raw material method verifications.
* Identify through the validation process and through in process monitoring and trending, opportunities for process/productivity improvement and optimisation.
* Support new manufacturing processes and technologies.
* Support existing manufacturing processes, quality improvements and cost reductions.
* Ensure product quality and all tasks are in accordance with established SOPs, GMPs, Divisional Specifications, and EHS standards.
* Train junior personnel if required in analytical techniques.
* Develop, design and train manufacturing personnel in required operations.
* Work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
* Support the Company Programmes and culture within the Company.
* Safeguard and protect all Company information and property.
Education & Qualifications Required:
* Education: Level 8 degree in a scientific discipline with Chemistry as a major component.
* Experience: 1-5 years in laboratory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment; Analytical Process / Product Development, and / or Quality Engineering setting.
* Hands-on experience and technical experience in a scientific or development environment a must. ISO-9000, GMP, medical device manufacturing experience a plus. Statistical analysis required within a development or manufacturing setting. Experience with high volume and / or high precision manufacturing a plus.
* Proficiency in chemical and instrumental analysis.
* Competent in chromatographic techniques for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
* Preferred knowledge of Organic and Polymer Chemistry.
* Special Skills: Computer Literacy with skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, plus MiniTab, JMP (or equivalent software). Operational knowledge of statistical techniques.
* Communication, Organisation, Report Writing, and Presentation skills desirable.
* Must be able to develop working relationships with various internal core competencies and work as a team member.
* Good negotiation and influencing skills.
* Problem solving skills.