Graduate Solid Form Scientist

Cambrex Corp.; Penicuik, City of Edinburgh, Milton Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,400 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

1. engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
2. learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
3. strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company.

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!

Job Overview

As a solid form scientist based in Edinburgh, you will, together with our clients across the pharmaceutical industry, participate in the discovery and selection of the most important solid forms of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to take into the next stage of development. You will work on crystallization process development to identify optimal conditions for the isolation of the material on larger scales. You will form an important part of our technical team and will work at the cutting-edge in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. You will demonstrate the highest technical standards, while maintaining compliance to quality and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• An enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills (essential).
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and techniques (essential).
• Application of knowledge to solve complex problems (essential).
• Demonstrate high levels of motivation and the organizational planning tools to manage workload across multiple projects (essential).
• Be commercially aware of business development needs (desirable).
• Knowledgeable of the pharmaceutical development continuum of APIs (desirable).

Qualifications/Skills

• Practical experience in a laboratory setting and with wet chemistry techniques (essential).
• Experience/knowledge solid-state analytical techniques (e.g., XRPD, DSC, TG/DT, microscopy, DVS, single crystal X-ray diffraction) and more general spectroscopic (e.g., NMR, FT-IR, Raman) (desirable).
• Ability to discuss complex technical data clearly and succinctly (essential).
• Ability to work safely in a lab environment, adhering to local SHE policies (essential).
• Experience in working independently and within a team in an R&D environment (desirable).
• Knowledge of polymorphism, salt and co-crystals and crystallization and/or working within ISO9001 and/or cGMP quality standards (desirable).

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• BSc (Hons) / Masters in chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences (essential).

Please note: Cambrex Edinburgh is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this job role, applicants must be able to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

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Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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