About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and ten-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of We Care universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the role?
The person in this role is responsible for developing and testing new concepts in pulmonary drug delivery and requires technical competence in aerosol science, a solid understanding of inhalation drug delivery, and experience working within a regulated laboratory environment. The role will also support the execution of external collaborations by delivering high-quality experimental testing, data analysis, and scientific reporting in line with regulatory and partner requirements.
What are the key responsibilities?
* Aerosol Science & Inhalation Testing: Independently perform particle size characterisation (e.g. cascade impaction), delivered dose measurement, and output rate testing on a range of devices and formulations using established and novel protocols.
* Design Verification Testing: Execute aerosol performance testing for design changes and new product development.
* External Collaboration Support: Provide technical testing and device configuration support for external partners.
* Scientific Reporting & Risk Assessment: Draft and author comprehensive test reports, technical summaries, and formal risk assessments for chemicals and novel drug formulations.
* Stakeholder & Partner Engagement: Collaborate directly with external partners as well as internal stakeholders (Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal) to ensure project execution.
* Lab Management & GLP Practices: Support the labs compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), including calibration, equipment maintenance, document control, and SOP authorship.
* Process & Documentation Improvements: Contribute to the development of lab documentation systems, drug safety workflows, and risk mitigation processes.
* Training & Mentorship: Assist in onboarding and mentoring junior scientists or interns in testing procedures, documentation, and safety protocols.
* Additional Duties: Other responsibilities may be assigned by your manager.
What Education and Experience are required?
* BSc in relevant discipline
* Minimum 3-5 years experience in pharmaceutical/medical device laboratory
What key skills will make you great at the role?
* Demonstrated expertise in aerosol characterisation methods (e.g. NGI, laser diffraction, output rate testing).
* Strong analytical background with knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical device regulations.
* Confident communicator, capable of presenting scientific results to internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to interpret complex data and contribute to problem-solving discussions with multidisciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of statistics hypothesis testing, design of experiments.
* Experience with GLP, ELN systems, and risk assessments is a distinct advantage.
* Team player with a collaborative & solution focused mindset and strong organisational skills
What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. Here is an idea of what we offer:
* Competitive bonus plan.
* Above market life insurance.
* Opportunities for development and professional growth.
* "Aerogen Connect" our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun.
* We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.