Undergraduate Industrial Placement Formulation and Process Scientist
At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We do so via: Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance; Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Undergraduate Industrial Placement Formulation and Process Scientist role will make an impact:
* Operates laboratory scale equipment to execute experiments for formulation and process development of inhaled drug products, ensuring they meet technical milestones as discussed with their supervisor.
* Analyses test data in the context of manufacturing parameters to understand the impact of formulation and processing on product Quality Attributes
* Communicates effectively to their supervisor and the wider development team, presenting experimental plans and associated data at project team meetings.
* Contributes to authorship of high-quality technical reports on product development activities.
* Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role.
* Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.
About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
* A-level or equivalent qualifications in science subjects
* Working towards a relevant MSc or BSc degree (e.g., Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplines)
* An understanding of formulation relating to drug product development.
* Desire to undertake hands-on laboratory work.
* Able to work autonomously to deliver individual tasks; able to organise tasks allocated by supervisor and plan own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.
* Proven competence in standard IT systems e.g., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Browsers.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include: Top Employer Accreditation, emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes, 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme, life cover, excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%, and 2 paid volunteer days per year.
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