Technical Scientist

Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Possibility to work part-time

Zusammenfassung

The Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH (RCPE) in Austria seeks a Technical Scientist for Technical Operations - Pilot Plant to perform experimental work, set up and document experiments, and support scientific projects at Graz University of Technology campus.

The role requires a completed education in chemical technology or natural science with laboratory experience, several years of lab or pilot plant work, and English proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Completed education as chemical technician or university degree in a natural science with laboratory experience.
• Several years of experience in chemical R&D laboratories or pilot plant environments.
• Hands on experience with manufacturing equipment for pharmaceutical applications.
• Very good command of English; German is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; familiarity with ISO 17025 is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Independently and precisely perform experimental work within assigned projects, including set up, operation and thorough documentation of experiments.
• Plan and execute experimental trials using various devices and materials, including hazardous chemical substances.
• Support the planning and implementation of scientific projects.
• Perform maintenance and support calibration of manufacturing equipment such as extruders, spray dryers, compression machines, blenders and coating equipment.
• Set up and prepare instruments and equipment for production and trials.
• Carry out cleaning activities on equipment and installations and prepare corresponding reports.
• Ensure that all data generated from experimental work are available, correctly recorded and compliant with Good Documentation Practices.
• Write, update and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant Quality Management (QM) documents.
• Ensure compliance with all agreed RCPE working procedures, including completion of analytical test analyses, equipment log books, SOPs and safety procedures.
• Act as contact person for purchasing of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain direct customer contact in the context of technical services.
• Act as main contact and active participant in internal and external laboratory audits.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Independent working

Plan & organize tasks

English language

Communication

Ausbildung

HTL / Chemiekolleg or natural science degree with lab experience

Jobbeschreibung

For our area of Technical Operations we are looking for an active, highly qualified (m/f/x)

Technical Scientist

Technical Operations - Pilot Plant

Ref. No. SK134

Duties and responsibilities

• Independently and precisely perform experimental work within assigned projects, including set up, operation and thorough documentation of experiments

• Plan and execute experimental trials using various devices and materials, including hazardous chemical substances

• Support the planning and implementation of scientific projects

• Perform maintenance and support calibration of manufacturing equipment such as extruders, spray dryers, compression machines, blenders and coating equipment

• Set up and prepare instruments and equipment for production and trials

• Carry out cleaning activities on equipment and installations and prepare corresponding reports

• Ensure that all data generated from experimental work are available, correctly recorded and compliant with Good Documentation Practices

• Write, update and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and relevant Quality Management (QM) documents

• Ensure compliance with all agreed RCPE working procedures, including completion of analytical test analyses, equipment log books, SOPs and safety procedures

• Act as contact person for purchasing of laboratory supplies and chemicals

• Maintain direct customer contact in the context of technical services

• Act as main contact and active participant in internal and external laboratory audits

Requirements

• Completed education as chemical technician (e.g. HTL/Chemiekolleg) or university degree in a natural science with laboratory experience (e.g. chemical engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, chemistry)

• Several years of experience in chemical R&D laboratories or pilot plant environments; experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing is an advantage

• Hands on experience with manufacturing equipment for pharmaceutical applications

• Knowledge in electrical engineering, physics, biotechnology or process engineering is a plus

• Very good command of English; German is an advantage

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; familiarity with ISO 17025 is an advantage

• High level of safety awareness

• Independent, reliable working style, strong attention to detail and ability to plan and organise own tasks

• Strong interest in performing top level, goal oriented research at the interface of basic science and industrial application

• Professional conduct and communication skills in dealing with international clients, partners and colleagues

• Interest and experience in performing top-level and target-oriented research at the interface of basic science and industrial application

We offer

• A multidisciplinary and dynamic research environment and access to highly modern infrastructure on campus of Graz University of Technology

• Opportunities for career development at the academic and industrial level

• The annual gross salary for this position is EUR 47.600 to EUR 50.400, depending on professional experience

• Possibility to work part-time

At RCPE, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome women who are interested in pursuing career opportunities within our technical field. In cases of equivalent qualifications, applications from women will be given preference, while all applications will be assessed fairly and comprehensively, taking into account all relevant qualifications, experience, and circumstances.