Senior Chemist, Material & Particle Science

Planet Pharma; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in the United States seeks a scientist to plan and execute particle characterization and related analytical chemistry tasks, applying LO, DLS, flow imaging and other techniques to generate precise data for finished dosage forms. You will document experiments per regulatory requirements, interpret data, and present findings to larger groups.

Collaboration with formulation, analytical and process engineering teams is essential to meet aggressive timelines while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Material Science, Pharmaceutical sciences or related field with minimum 5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master’s degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Experienced in particulate matter characterization and investigation within pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or relevant scientific environments
• Experience utilizing analytical instruments relevant to visible and sub-visible particle characterization such as visual inspection, Laser Obscuration (LO), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Flow imaging, Laser Diffraction (LD), optical microscope, spectroscopy (FTIR/Raman), and Scanning Electron Microscope /Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDX)
• Background working with lyophilized and/or spray dried pharmaceutical products, particularly with peptide, lipid and/or mRNA preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory requirement regarding particulate matter in pharmaceuticals preferred
• Experience utilizing additional materials science techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), and PXRD would be a plus
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Able to present experimental findings to larger groups

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned particle characterization tasks as well as other applicable physical analytical chemistry tasks utilizing standard procedure and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks
• Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.
• Collaborate with various functions (i.e. formulation, analytical, process engineering) to integrate particulate analysis for finished dosage forms and complete projects under aggressive timeline
• Ensures safety requirements are met when performing tasks.
• Ensures timely delivery of high-quality precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems.
• Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Skills

Particulate matter characterization

Data interpretation

Technical documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Presentation

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Laser Obscuration (LO)

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Flow imaging

Laser Diffraction (LD)

Optical microscope

FTIR/Raman spectroscopy

SEM/EDX

Job description

Planet Pharma in the United States seeks a scientist to plan and execute particle characterization and related analytical chemistry tasks, applying LO, DLS, flow imaging and other techniques to generate precise data for finished dosage forms. You will document experiments per regulatory requirements, interpret data, and present findings to larger groups.

Collaboration with formulation, analytical and process engineering teams is essential to meet aggressive timelines while ensuring safety and