Scientist – Process Development

Execute process development and scale-up of semi-solid products within the set timeframe, performing pre-defined experiments according to the study plan and in compliance with GxP regulations and MedPharm’s QMS.

Requirements

• Adhere to MedPharm ethos and comply with MedPharm’s SOPs, policies and QMS systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and data.
• Execute projects in accordance with the study documentation, experimental designs, and SOPs, in agreed timelines and in compliance with MedPharm’s QMS.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with the internal stakeholders of the project(s) being worked on.
• Review literature (including equipment operating procedures) in preparation for studies and regularly update knowledge by reading appropriate literature and / or attending appropriate training courses / webinars.
• Manufacture and fill formulations as required for the stage of the project, including but not limited to, working on BMRs to provide toxicology batches in Process Development and clinical batches in GMP.
• Characterise formulations during different project phases.
• Communicate the progress of studies to the Team Leader / Senior Scientist / Study Manager as appropriate and other internal stakeholders where required.
• Assist with data input for written project updates.
• Attend and contribute to internal project meetings as required.
• Plan and organise the work with a degree of autonomy with due consideration to the resources.
• Report any amendments and deviations from SOPs and study plans / testing protocols to Team Leader / Senior Scientist / Study Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in line with MedPharm’s Health and Safety policy and COSHH regulations to ensure the safety of themselves and others in any procedures or tasks performed.
• Assist other team members as and when required to complete project work.
• Assist in the smooth running of laboratory activities and maintenance of laboratory standards in compliance with MedPharm’s QMS.
• Undertake general waste disposal and contribute to the general tidiness and cleanliness of the laboratory environment.
• Maintain training records.
• Be sufficiently trained to undertake GMP activities on request.