Material Scientist I/II

WillHire; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WillHire seeks a Scientist I/II to execute pharmaceutical manufacturing and characterization studies, supporting global drug product development. They will set up unit operation parameters and troubleshoot critical issues to ensure timely batch completion.

Candidate will characterize drug product performance (flow, particle size, hardness, disintegration) using spectroscopic methods and perform instrument maintenance, calibration, safety, and documentation to support compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with unit operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Bulk powder characterization including density, size, flow, and imaging.
• Spectral analysis using IR, NIR or Raman is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up unit operation parameters for various processes and ensure timely batch completion.
• Characterize drug product performance such as flow, particle size, hardness and disintegration.
• Maintain and calibrate manufacturing instruments; ensure safety, compliance and documentation.

Skills

Bulk powder characterization

Spectroscopic analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical/Materials/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

Infrared spectroscopy

Near-infrared spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy

Job description

Scientist I/II will execute pharmaceutical manufacturing and characterization studies to support drug product development activities and troubleshoot critical issues to support global drug product development in a timely manner. Set up unit operation parameters for various processes and responsible for successful completion of batches. Characterize drug product performances, such as flow, particle sizing, hardness, disintegration and additionally other quality attributes by spectroscopic methods. Conduct maintenance and calibration of manufacturing instruments as well as lab safety, compliance and necessary documentation.

• Adequate or hands on experience of working on various unit operations of pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing processes and relevant particulate characterization is preferred (direct compression, roller compaction, high shear and fluid bed granulation).
• Experience in bulk powder characterization (bulk density, particle size, flowability, imaging) is essential.
• Experience in analyzing powder solids by spectroscopic techniques such as infrared, near-infrared and Raman is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of individuals in a timeline driven setting.
• Ability to frequently lift manufacturing equipments up to 25 lbs.

BS or MS in Chemical/Material engineering, Physics/Chemistry or relevant scientific background with good GPA standing.

Scientist I/II

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with 0-5 years of experience is preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Science or Engineering with 0-3 years of experience is preferred.