PDS AD&GMP Scientist I Full-time

Analytical Scientist

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Monza offers compliance with controlled drug regulations in Europe and the U.S. as well as disposable manufacturing technologies and fully integrated secondary packaging services, and has received regulatory approval from various international regulatory inspection agencies, including: ANVISA, JP PMDA, US FDA, EMA, GCC States, Canada, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey. The Monza site currently supplies over 20 countries – all the major international markets, including the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific.

The candidate will join the PDS Analytical Development&GMP Department in a new built Pharmaceutical Department (PDS).

Depending on the indications received from the Team Leader, he carries out the tasks and activities listed below for which he has been enabled by the appropriate training, in compliance with company and departmental SOPs and current safety regulations.

The analytical Scientist should be experienced in the use of numerous analytical tools used for small and large molecule analysis, such as HPLC, GC, IR, UV- Spectrophotometer and other minor equipments. This work will be supporting product development efforts (both API and Drug Product) along with Stability testing and other endeavors requested by the client. This role will require experience in working in a cGMP environment. The candidate should be familiar with using Empower software. MS Office experience is required.

Responsible for testing of raw materials (especially API), in-process & finished product, formulations and according to SOPs. He takes care activities as Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer and Validation, routine and stability analysis. Compiles data for documentation of test procedures, prepares reports. Ensures all testing processes, monitoring, and departmental documentation meet SOPs and cGMP regulatory standards. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Involved with Assists in the preparation of CoAs.

Documents all experimental data in accordance with Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original and Accurate (ALCOA). Independently carries out analysis using equipment as HPLC and UPLC, FT-IR, UV-Spectrophotometer, Viscosimeter following established procedures Analytical Methods & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Works Proficiency with Empower, MS Word & Excel Software. Performs basic troubleshooting to overcome system suitability failures. Recognizes and reports unexpected or Out Of Specification (OOS) results immediately to the Supervisor and conducts laboratory investigations under direction. Independently prepares raw data packages (notebook copies and Empower reports) for clients.

You will be shadowing and/or assisting in the preparation of scientific documents such as methods, protocols, reports, method development summaries, analytical methods, SOPs and other similar documentation.

Coordinate a group of analysts who conduct tests related to Analytical Method Development/Transfer/Validation, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples. Interacts with internal and external clients to set timelines, understand work requests, define and resolve issues, assign and distribute work, and communicate results. Participates and contributes to safety programs, department and client meetings, and in maintaining an orderly and safe laboratory environment.

Recognizes and solves analytical and product problems. Conducts and documents investigations. Reviews laboratory documentation for calculation, entry and GMP compliance. Solves complex, non-routine analytical and product problems independently. Oversees the documentation of laboratory experimentation in protocols and technical reports.

Takes care of the kitting activities for the execution of the department analyzes on the basis of internal planning in accordance with the methods in use.

Takes care of keeping the materials in good condition for their use in the analytical field, guaranteeing their conservation under the conditions indicated in the corresponding documentation.

Collaborates in the evaluation of the materials to be purchased for the assigned analytical activity and related documentation and, if designated, takes care of the preparation of the corresponding purchase request.

Takes care of the tools, materials and work environment, promptly communicating any anomalies to the Team Leader.

In compliance with company procedures, it takes care of collecting waste and laboratory waste appropriately.

Required: Bachelor's degree in chemical pharmaceutical, biology, chemistry, biotechnology or related field or equivalent work experience and knowledge

• Office program
• In-depth knowledge of the most common analytical techniques and required instrumentation (HPLC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, Physical tests etc..)
• Stability and routine tests on APIs, finished products
• Experience in Analytical Method Development/Transfer and Validation
• Knowledge of company procedures and GMPs
• Knowledge of notions and laboratory computer programs
• BS required/MS preferred in a science related field and 2-3 years of laboratory experiences, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, research, or academic environment

Languages:

• English

Personality traits:

• Flexibility
• Good organization and planning skills
• Listening and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

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