Job Description: Research and Development Scientist (Packaging Development)
Role:
A global pharmaceutical company which specialises in drug discovery and new drug product development for a range of therapeutics is actively seeking a packaging development scientist.
The suitable packaging development scientist will collaborate with multiple teams to develop and test packaging integrity. If you are actively looking to develop a career as a materials / packaging development scientist at a pharmaceutical industry leader then this might just be for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test blister materials to optimize running parameters and compare with existing data.
- Assess blisters for push-through, wall thickness, pocket depth, seal integrity, and appearance.
- Perform Texture and Extrusion analysis to assess the suitability of solid and liquid drug products for a consumer
- Develop processes for efficient bulk pack analysis
- Moisture modelling
- Support project teams with technical and practical packaging insights.
- Build a comprehensive database compiled of testing data to be used for overall statistical analysis of a drug product.
- Author technical documents for drug product packaging
Qualifications:
- B.S./M.S. degree in a life science
- 1-3 years in Materials testing / packaging development
- Packaging development experience in the pharmaceutical industry. (Advantageous)
Benefits:
- Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Pension Plan
- Car parking
- Career Development Opportunities.
Should you feel you have suitable experience and qualities that would make you a good fit for this position feel free to apply and I will contact you to discuss this in more detail.