Senior Research Associate - Formulation

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Oxford

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a leader in biotechnology, is looking for a Formulation Research Associate to contribute to the development of innovative solid dosage forms. This role involves working in a Quality by Design environment, executing experiments, and maintaining thorough documentation, aimed at advancing drug candidates from exploratory stages to commercial applications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a relevant field.
0-4 years of experience in life sciences or engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop solid dosage forms for clinical and commercial use.
Conduct laboratory experiments with minimal supervision.
Document experimental outcomes accurately.

Skills

Technical writing

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical, material science or chemical engineering

Master's Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Looking for opportunities with purpose, impact and possibilities? Our client, Vertex, is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. As they grow their pipeline at pace, they are strengthening their reputation for creating transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

The Formulation Research Associate will perform an array of activities working with other scientists to advance drug candidates from exploratory development through commercial line extension in a Quality by Design (QbD) environment using lab based and computational tools.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of solid dosage forms for clinical and commercial use, generate data for project progression and regulatory filings, conduct a range of activities for optimization and scale up studies
Help execute, and interpret laboratory experiments, with minimal supervision, to meet established project timelines
Maintain accurate and complete laboratory notebook capturing protocols, results and observations
Interpret data to form sound conclusions
Timely document integrated experimental outcomes in presentations and research reports
Perform basic statistical analysis of experimental data
Assist in technical transfer to CMO partners for clinical trial manufacture
Initiate experimental troubleshooting on routine problems, with minimal supervision
Contribute to drafting regulatory filing documentation
Comply with all relevant Safety and GMP procedures

Knowledge and Skills:

Sound technical knowledge of pharmaceutical and engineering principles in the solid dosage form development for both clinical and commercial scales
Hands on experience with formulation techniques, processing equipment, and unit operations at both the laboratory and clinical manufacturing scales
Strong math skills particularly as applied to material/energy balances, and intermediate applied statistical analysis
Strong technical writing skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Successful and efficient multitasking and ability to work on a few projects concurrently
Detail-oriented
Direct experience working with CMOs is a plus
Understanding of QbD and experience with Regulatory filings is a plus
Strong background in oral solid form development and good understanding of material properties

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical, material science or chemical engineering field
Typically requires a Master's Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials sciences or related field and 0-2 years experience in life sciences, engineering or academia, or
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials sciences or related field and 4 years experience in life sciences, engineering or academia

Vertex is partnering with Talent Works to manage their international temporary job openings. If you are successful in your application, you will be employed by Talent Works to work on a temporary assignment at Vertex.

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