Solid State Expert for AstraZeneca

Presentation

On behalf of AstraZeneca we are looking for a Solid State Expert for a consultant assignment.
The Assigment starts 2016-09-01 and will go on until 2017-12-31 with great possibility for extension.

Interviews and selections are held continuously so please apply today!




Arbetsuppgifter

AstraZeneca Mölndal is one of AstraZeneca’s three core sites for drug research, with about 2.500 employees at site. At Product Development, Sweden, a sub-division of Pharmaceutical Development, their focus is on the fields of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases and on Respiratory, Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases.

The role is primarily laboratory based, where a combination of theoretical and technical expertise in material science is a must together with a good understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes.

Examples of skills of importance for the role are the following:
A good understanding of solid state properties, choice of solid state form and associated phase transitions of drug substance, and how these link to formulation stability and processability. A good knowledge of techniques to characterize this e.g.XRPD, DSC, GVS, TGA and vibrational spectroscopy.
A knowledge of salt- and polymorph screening and crystallization process development
A knowledge of excipients and the solid state of excipients used for pharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of imaging techniques, eg SEM and optical microscopy.
An understanding of powders, including analysis techniques for determining physical properties, eg particle size and particle size distribution, shape, density and powder rheology.

Utbildning/erfarenhet

We are looking for MSc graduates from pharmaceutics, chemistry or physics or engineers with relevant skills. Experience of laboratory work is a requirement. The applicant we are looking for is an enthusiastic Scientist in Material Science/Solid State analysis who, will provide input in the area of material characterization and understanding during the formulation development of oral drug products. The applicant should be flexible, a teamplayer and have the ability to demonstrate drive and energy to deliver results and projects.


Förmåner

We take good care of our consultants and we offer social activities, as well as help in planning your future career. Your consultant manager is well experienced from your field, and knows how to get the most out of your assignment.

As a Poolia employee, you are included in the requirements concerning agreements on terms of employment by Unionen. Moreover, you get a grant for working out at your choice of place. You are also covered by a health insurance.

Företagsbeskrivning

Poolia Life Science can offer several opportunities for skilled people with a background in biochemistry, chemical engineering or science. We work with Sweden’s leading pharmaceutical and life science companies. So whether you’re interested in research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, environmental and quality control, sales and marketing, or just want a career change, we have the job for you.

Working as a consultant suits whoever wants to get a lot of experience in a short period of time. We offer you the chance to work with well-known brands at renowned companies where you can develop your skills. If you’re looking for a world of exciting assignments and new contacts, you’ll like being a consultant.

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.