Job Description
Research Assistant II - Formulations Location: Alabaster, AL
Address: 700 Industrial Park Drive, Alabaster, AL 35007
Vacancy: 3734
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Asa world leader in pharmaceutical excipients, vaccine adjuvants and lipiddelivery systems for human and veterinary applications, Avanti Polar Lipid'stechnological expertise and commitment to innovative drug delivery solutionsgoes beyond standard requirements to help develop world-leading pharmaceuticaland biologic products.
PositionSummary:
Goal-driven and project-focused with ability to planexperiments, produce formulations, characterize final product and analyze dataoutput.Performs laboratory and analyticaltechniques independently under general supervision.Works well in a fast-paced scientificenvironment.Can carry out production ofresearch formulations and assist with development, optimization and scale-up.
Ensures formulations laboratory and GMP areas in high stateof inspection preparedness and safety compliance.Performs routine facility and general equipmentupkeep.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and execute formulations protocols
Perform analytical techniques related to formulations, including pH, mass determination, gravimetric analysis, particle size distribution, etc., and assist in determining characterization assessments
Produce research-grade liposomal and LNP formulations using a variety of different techniques including, but not limited to, homogenization, extrusion, microfluidics, dialysis and TFF
Participate in cGMP production of liposomal and LNP formulations
Troubleshoot equipment or formulations as needed, in coordination with equipment vendors
Operate formulations equipment as directed, in a safe manner, and following all applicable SOPs
Calibrate/clean/maintain formulations equipment
Maintain a basic understanding of cGMP compliance
Accurately follow applicable procedures and policies
Support the shipping process related to formulations orders
Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, security and environmental compliance as outlined in the company's policies and SOPs
Contribute to corrective and preventive action proposals
Participate in routine cleaning/maintenance of the research and cGMP laboratories
Other duties as assigned
SupervisoryResponsibilities: This position does not have supervisoryresponsibilities.
Educationand/or Experience:Bachelor'sdegree in scientific discipline with 3+ years experience in pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturingenvironment.Previous lipid drug delivery experiencepreferred.Knowledge of microfluidics,dialysis and TFF processing required.Experiencewith Dolomite equipment a plus.
Skills andAbilities:
Proficiency in wet bench techniques and experiments
Safe handling of flammable solvents, volatile solvents, HPAPIs, strong acids and bases
Strong attention to detail
Ability to keep work environment neat and free of clutter
High level of integrity and reliability
Intermediate math skills, good handwriting skills required
Intermediate mechanical skills required for manipulation of manufacturing equipment, such as glassware, tools, power equipment, balances, gas cylinders, ovens and vacuum systems.
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
Good understanding of cross functional collaboration
Ability to work both in a team environment and work independently
Ability to align personnel/department schedule with production schedule
Proficient in basic computer applications and software and ability to learn new programs as needed
OtherQualifications:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to talk, give oral instructions; listen and hearinstructions, customer and/or employee responses, etc. The position is activeand requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping regularly. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds, and assistin moving equipment in excess of 100 pounds.Requires frequent use of fine manipulation.
WorkEnvironment: Requires the ability to gown and wear all appropriatepersonal protective equipment.Employeesmust meet hygiene and health requirements to allow them to work in a cGMPenvironment.The job function routinely workswith chemicals, organic solvents, biological samples, and caustic chemicals.
Application Information:
Avanti/Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity theybring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are anequal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion atour company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute,including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status,pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Inaccordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations forapplicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
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