Solid State Expert to AstraZeneca in Gothenburg

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We are now looking for a Solid State Expert to Product Development at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. The role is a consultant assignment and with the right profile and a lot of passion, this might be the start of a fruitful employment at Pema Engineering & Science.

AstraZeneca Gothenburg 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, we focus on the fields of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases and on Respiratory, Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases.

The role

Product Development is looking for 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 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.

The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to contribute to the development of the scientific area via material science/solid state networks.

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and motivated Material Science/Solid state expert to join the Product Development team, at our site in Mölndal.

Requirements

We are looking for MSc graduates from pharmaceutics, chemistry or physics or engineers with relevant skills.
Experience of laboratory work is a requirement.

Skills and capabilities

• Strong team working and networking skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline environment
• Ability to demonstrate drive and energy to deliver results and projects
• Flexible and able to respond to changing business needs

 

Are you the perfect match?

If you have any questions regarding the assignment, please contact  Karin Lyckemalm at karin.lyckemalm@pemapeople.se

You apply by register below and attach CV and cover letter.

Last applicxation day is 2016-08-14, however selection is done continuously.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

 

Pema People AB is staffing and recruitment Company that has been active since 1997. Pema People AB is a company in constant development and since 2016 we are present in Gothenburg. We match the best people to interesting companies and assignments. We offer our employees maximum experience in short time.

Pema Engineering & Science has extensive experience from both staffing and science. You can feel Confident in that we understand your business and the challenges you may face. We offer our staff a unique and solid employment solution, which forms the basis for a long-term cooperation.