Overview
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Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites in the UK, US and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
Location: Hoddesdon, United Kingdom
Job Introduction
We are seeking a Scientist, Preformulation to join our Pre-formulation and Preclinical Services team, supporting key projects within Product Development.
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
What we offer
* Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company in a critical sector of the economy.
* Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – rapid growth creates opportunities to learn and grow.
* A great team culture with strong mutual support.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Support Preformulation and Preclinical services to characterise lead compounds and assess the developability of drug candidates.
* Support development of appropriate Preclinical formulations for animal studies via several routes of administration.
* Support assessment of solubility in Biorelevant media and buffers.
* Assist in characterising the physical and chemical interactions of APIs with formulation excipients.
* Assist in formulating APIs into conventional and enabling dosage forms for oral administration in preclinical models.
* Assist in characterisation of physical attributes of APIs and formulated dosage forms.
Requirements
* Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemistry-related discipline.
* Pharmaceutical drug product development knowledge.
* Knowledge/experience in solubility determination, stability, XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, Microscopy, PSD, HPLC, and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
* Experience working to GLP and GMP.
* Excellent communication skills.
About Pharmaron
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron provides contract research services across chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, safety assessment, radiochemistry, and development to clinical development. We operate in China, the US and the UK with over 21,000 employees and serve partners globally.
Additional
We are based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. The campus includes established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development and Drug Discovery teams, with GMP-standard facilities for API development and dosage form manufacture. We offer a supportive, team-focused environment and opportunities for training and development.
Pharmaron is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. We also provide information about new Scientist roles in Hoddesdon, England, United Kingdom.
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