Senior Research and Development Scientist

Essential Requirements: Undergraduate and graduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or material sciences. Significant experience in analytical, formulation, and synthetic chemistry.

·      Sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products using current pharmacopoeias, any associated ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, UHPLC, IR, UV), as appropriate

·      Designing and executing complex studies on multivariate formulations

·      Analyze results of experimental studies and write reports for both corporate records and regulatory bodies

·      Providing reports, including analytical reports (for raw materials and finished products), Certificates of Analysis (CoA) (for finished products) and stability reports

·      Knowledge of common formulation techniques and methodologies

·      Knowledge of common HPLC softwares (Workstation, Chromeleon, ChemLab)

·      Method Development and Tech Transfer

·      Stability testing of products for new formulations and ongoing stability trials, using physical (pH, viscosity) and instrumental (HPLC, UV) techniques as appropriate

·      Developing and/or performing all formulation requirements on new formulas; includes creation of theoretical formulation, bench mix development, product description/formulation sheet, lab tests, stability testing/ monitoring, color verification, etc.

·      Writing analytical specifications using current pharmacopoeias and reviewing existing analytical specifications

·      Assist in verification studies as required

·      Participates in process improvement and product investigations

·      Reformulate to improve existing products as needed

·      Constructs experimental studies intended to provide supporting data or to resolve technical issues encountered during a project

·      Produce “check batches” of problem batches for root cause analysis

·      Calibrating analytical equipment as required

·      Ensuring that procedures are carried out carefully and accurately to eliminate errors

·      Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion

·      Ability to explain to explain analytical work and progress to other personnel or trainees present in the organization

·      Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies

·      Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

·      Undertaking any other duties, either for this department or any other department within the business, which may be requested by the manager, for which training and/or an explanation has been provided and understood

·      Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level

·      Highly proficient in the use of key analytical equipment (HPLC, UHPLC, IR, UV) and the testing of finished products

·      Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

·      Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels

·      Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail

·      First class planning, organizational and time management skills

·      Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, facility with math

·      Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively using own initiative

·      Committed to learning and development

·      Training: You will receive on the job training and other specific training, as agreed and required

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with experience. Diasome offers competitive salary and benefits, with potential for stock option purchase as the board grants and deems appropriate.