What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Process Scientist position at Piramal Pharma Solutions?
POSITION SUMMARY.
Piramal Pharma Solutions’ (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Postdoctoral Process Development Scientist to join our Process Development team. They will be responsible for the development of current and new manufacturing processes under the supervision of a senior member of the group.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
- Shall adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and related safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices.
- Consistent support and practice of all Piramal Pharma Solutions mission, vision, and values.
Key responsibilities.
- Carries assigned tasks under the supervision of a senior member of the group.
- Develop, conduct, and/or manage the process development of current and new synthetic/process pathways under minimal supervision.
- Maintain communications with clients and ensure their requirements are met.
- Manage the production of new APIs. Ensure that adequate supplies of process materials (raw materials, solvents, reagents, etc.) and operation equipment (hoses, reactors, glassware, etc.) are available for assigned tasks.
- Ensure that product shipments meet customer and regulatory (FDA, EPA, OSHA, etc.) requirements.
- Write progress reports and provide technical support in meetings regarding current API production and new API process development.
- Ensure that approved processes are carried out according to cGMP guidelines and are properly documented.
- Keep Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments updated in regards to project/client requirements and schedules. Participate in the development, training, and transfer of new processes into the plant. Maintain accurate inventories of materials.
- Prepare appropriate reports as needed for management and/or clients.
- Maintain notebooks for research and development and non-GMP activities. Complete and audit production and cleaning records. Complete logbooks and documentation (dispensing record, BPRs, cleaning records, deviation reports, etc.) related to production and cleaning is accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Generate and/or evaluate standard operating procedures as required.
- Provide technical support for chemical operators, engineering, quality control, etc.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE.
- To be qualified as a Postdoctoral Scientist, a candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry.
- Excellent knowledge of organic chemistry and chemical safety.
