Chemical Engineer/ Biomedical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated individual to join their Formulation Research and Development Team. The role involves developing sustained release microsphere projects, collaborating with various departments, and working in an FDA-regulated environment. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and a desire to grow within a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Basic lab skills from college or one year of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate batches in laboratory and pilot plant settings.
• Develop and optimize innovative processes for formulation.
• Collaborate with team members and external clients.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master’s Degree

PhD Degree

Job description

Job Description

Oakwood Laboratories is looking to add to their Formulation Research and Development Team!

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in advancing their career at a technology-based pharmaceutical company. You will focus on the development of sustained release microsphere projects in various stages of development. You will support projects through pre-formulation laboratory experiments and studies, product formulation testing, and process scale-up ranging from laboratory to pilot scale. This role requires working as part of small, multi-disciplinary technical teams on sustained release injectable drug development projects, with direct input on solving complex problems and contributing to project success. Join the Oakwood Labs team and advance your career with an industry leader in injectable pharmaceutical development.

Essential Job Functions include:

1. Formulate batches in a laboratory and pilot plant setting, using complex manufacturing processes to design and improve microsphere products
2. Develop and optimize new innovative processes and technologies for formulation development and manufacturing
3. Present analyses and recommendations in product development team meetings
4. Collaborate with team members from multiple departments within the company and with external clients to achieve project and company goals
5. Work in an FDA-regulated environment and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Attributes Required include:

• Bachelor of Science, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Biomedical or Chemical Engineering or a closely related science field with coursework in chemistry and mathematics
• Basic lab skills obtained from college science labs, internships, or through one year of industry experience
• Desire to learn and grow within a team-oriented environment
• Good documentation and written and oral communication skills
• Time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently to meet company deadlines

About Oakwood

Oakwood Laboratories is a privately owned specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the design, development, and commercial manufacture of sterile injectable sustained release pharmaceuticals. This unique class of products delivers therapeutic levels of drug to patients over days, weeks, months, or even years with a single intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. These products have extremely high commercial potential.