Pharmaceutical Material Scientist

Pharmaceutical Material Scientist

Hays Life Sciences is now looking to recruit a Pharmaceutical Material Scientist for a contract assignment starting ASAP until the end of 2023 in Gothenburg.

The arena:
We now have the opportunity for one consultant to join our team in the role as a Materials Scientist within the Oral Product Development team in Gothenburg. The assignment is to end of Dec 2023 on a temporary basis.

Tasks and responsibilities/The role:
We are looking for a scientist in Material Science who can provide input in the area of materials characterization during the development of drug products, and can work together with us determining physical properties on materials that we use during the development of, or finalized drug products. The work includes characterization, documentation, and attending and presenting project team meetings. The role is primarily laboratory based.

Minimum requirements:
BSc or MSc typically from pharmaceutics, chemistry or chemical engineering, but also other disciplines with relevant skills. Good knowledge in written and spoken Swedish and/or English is necessary as well as laboratory experience including working with computerized systems. If you have experience from working within the pharmaceutical industry, this will be an advantage.

Desirable requirements:
As a person, you should be well organized, analytical, flexible and accurate. Good team working skills are also important, together with the ability to operate independently. Good communication skills linked to the ability to work to tight timelines are highly valued.