What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist position at IMCD Group?
This Senior Scientist position will support our Pharmaceutical Lab.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
IMCD is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. IMCD’s vision is to transform the distribution industry by continually adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, and that vision is what still drives us today.
Today, IMCD have operations in over 50 countries, where local knowledge is combined with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and solution provider for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial, and durable goods in diverse business sectors. IMCD’s commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth.
Are you inquisitive, willing to learn and explore with a results-oriented mindset? Do you find yourself asking, “What if…?” If yes, IMCD US currently has an opening for a Senior Scientist based in IMCD’s New Jersey Pharmaceutical Technical Center
The Senior Scientist will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the Pharmaceutical Technical Center, including laboratory processing equipment, instrumentation, and raw materials utilizing LIMs as well as following GLP’s and appropriate regulatory requirements. The Senior Scientist will also provide training and demonstrations for IMCD sales and technical marketing personnel in accordance with the objectives as coordinated with the Technical Director.
This position is laboratory-based and routinely requires lab scale pharmaceutical processing equipment and instrumentation use as well as standard office equipment.
Successful candidates will be responsible to:
Manage laboratory processing equipment, raw materials, and facility according to current health and safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Undertake innovative formulation concept development to support market/customer needs.
Undertake customer projects in lab and provide trouble shooting support to customers
Collaborate with suppliers on formulation projects to support sales and marketing activities as well as spotlight ingredient advantages
Coordinate and collaborate with IMCD global laboratory network to support global formulation strategies
Support preparation of laboratory training and demonstrations for sales and technical marketing personnel of IMCD US
Organize and administer technical workshops and give presentations without supervision
Support technical marketing group with key project activities in Americas through prototype creation and data generation
Skills:
Possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with customers and team-members in a professional manner
Ability to multitask and switch focus quickly
Ability to think independently
Ability to problem-solve
Deadline-driven, detailed oriented, and conscientious
Possess good organizational skills and the ability to think strategically
Proficient with common computer programs, including Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical, chemical, biological, biochemical, or related science. Additionally, Master’s or PhD degree in pharmaceutical, chemical, biological, or biochemical sciences would be an added asset.
Minimum five years of experience in oral solid dosage forms in immediate and controlled release (blending, tablet compaction, pan coating, fluid bed, homogenizers, mixers)
Additional experience with topical or liquid formulation development is beneficial
Understanding formulation processes including ingredient selection, application, and characterization (powder flow, powder and liquid rheology, bulk/tapped density, particle size determination, etc.)
Experience with tableting & granulation equipment, blenders, stand mixers, HME, homogenizers, coating equipment
Experience with analytical equipment such as UV/Vis spectrophotometer and HPLC
Ability to work in US without Visa Sponsorship
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD degree in pharmaceutical, chemical, biological, or biochemical sciences or equivalent on the job experience
Two to five years formulation experience in a pharmaceutical company in an R&D formulation and processing capacity with a focus on oral solid formulations. Added experience on topical formulation development is a plus. Experience in a fast-paced environment
Competencies:
Business Acumen
Problem Solving/Analysis
Customer/Client Focus
Communication Proficiency
Teamwork Orientation
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, in office/laboratory position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed.
Travel:
Some, but minimal, travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IMCD Offers
If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index.
