WHO WE ARE:
At CPL, we are passionate about pharmaceutical product development and contract manufacturing. Our aim is to be the top choice CDMO in the non-sterile liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical products domain, and ultimately bring benefits to the customers using our manufactured products.
For more than 30 years CPL has partnered with the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies to provide full-service product development and manufacturing, singularly focused on innovation and efficiency.
We recognize our employees are our number one asset and support their career growth. We also offer a benefits program which includes Health/Dental and Vision care, deferred profit-sharing plan, paid time off, employee’s assistance program, work/life balance, employee recognition program, on-site parking, discounted gym membership and wellness program.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Product Development group supports all activities required to develop, optimize and scale-up a stable semi-solid (cream, lotion, ointment, gel) / liquid (topical, oral, sub-lingual, nasal spray) formulation to make it suitable for commercial production. Associate Scientist within this group is responsible for the execution of preformulation, formulation experiments; assisting in product scale-up, stability testing and documents preparation for regulatory submission.
SPECIFIC REPONSBILITIES:
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Responsible for promoting and maintaining safe and healthy working conditions in his/her assigned work area; instructs and enforces compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; ensures assigned trainees receive appropriate training and information necessary to conduct their activities in a safe and healthy manner.
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Promotes and exemplifies the CPL Culture, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional customer experience through demonstrating CPL’s core values.
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Able to work with minimal supervision and maintaining good and effective communication with internal/external customers.
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Prepares experimental, preformulation, formulation samples as per the allocated project plan, protocol or formula.
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Weighs, mix, process to produce experimental trial samples, pilot and small scale batches of semi solid and liquid products, and others as required.
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Records observations on product, process characteristics and product stability during experimental trials and scale up batches as required.
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Recognize out of normal experimental situations and design experiments to trouble shoot problems, provides feedback to the supervisor and seeks assistance as required.
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Knowledge of basic formulation science, basic processes and equipment used in product and process development.
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Builds in skills required for formulation and process optimization.
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Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with the required applicable SOPs, cGMP, GLP and established Safe Work Practices (SWP).
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Coordinates timelines and negotiates resources requirements with the Associate Director, Formulation Development and Analytical Development for scheduling of the work and assignment of resources to ensure the timely completion of the project.
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Reviews the compilation, evaluation, interpretation, and reporting of experimental results to ensure the objectives of each project are met.
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Interaction with material suppliers and maintaining knowledge of new materials and tools available to the industry for product development.
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Able to handle more than one project at a time.
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Responsible for the efficient utilization of resources and supplies to reduce waste and achieve cost containment and Lean objectives.
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Evaluates prospective PD projects, literature, procedures and protocols to determine technical feasibility and project scope.
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Independently develops scientifically and technically sound product development strategies.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific discipline, with 4-5 years of related experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and /or product development is required.
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Additional knowledge of QbD and DoE software will be an advantage.
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Demonstrated competencies in CPL’s core values.
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Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
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Ability to use computers with familiarity with MS office.
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Ability to lift up to 25 KG.
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Strong organization, leadership and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Lab environment and manufacturing area.
CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us.
We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.
