High Potency API Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced High Potency API Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry and experience working with complex APIs or Hi-potency APIs (HPAPIs).
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading development projects in the High containment laboratory, including route scouting and development, completion of proof-of-concept studies, crystallisation optimisation, and process safety assessments.
In this role, you will work closely with a team of R&D chemists, Operations engineers, Quality and SHE groups, as well as with customers to ensure that project milestones on HPAPI projects are delivered as per the project plan.
You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing new technologies to support development for the business needs of the site, collaborating with Operations engineers to ensure that process development operations demonstrated in the laboratory can be implemented successfully in the manufacturing plant, and ensuring that GMP, Quality, Health & Safety are considered in all aspects of the role.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the production of highly potent APIs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead development projects in the High containment laboratory
* Work closely with R&D chemists, Operations engineers, Quality and SHE groups, and customers
* Identify and implement new technologies to support development
* Collaborate with Operations engineers to ensure process development operations are implemented successfully
* Ensure GMP, Quality, Health & Safety are considered in all aspects of the role
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry or related field
* At least 5 years of experience in a GMP kilo lab in the pharmaceutical industry
* Strong knowledge of handling complex APIs or Hi-potency APIs (HPAPIs)
* Experience in project management, troubleshooting, and equipment installation
* Excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonus structure
* Opportunities for career enhancement and personal development
* Well-established further education program
* Pension scheme and private healthcare
About Us:
We are a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France, and Ireland. Our mission is to 'make what matters for a healthy, happier world,' from grams to tonnes. We are part of the wider SK Inc. with revenues of $88 billion in 2022.
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive compensation package. If you are a motivated and experienced individual looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.