Associate Scientist - Generic

Impax Laboratories, Inc. is a technology based specialty Pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of branded products.

 

Job Summary: Supports the Group Leader/Manager in research and development of immediate and controlled release of solid dosage forms with emphasis on robust compositions and optimization of process parameters.

 

Responsibilities:

·  Supports the Product Development team to facilitate the development and commercialization of immediate release and modified release solid oral dosage forms.

·  With guidance, designs and conducts experiments to develop robust solid oral dosage formulations and processes.

·  Conducts stability studies.

·  Manufactures pilot/pivotal, clinical and stability batches to support ANDA filings.

·  Support process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and process validation.

·  Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

·  B.S. in Chemical/Bio/Mechanical Engineering with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

·  Knowledge of Generic pharmaceutical development preferred.

·  Knowledge/development of solid dosage formulations preferred.

·  Knowledge of manufacturing processes, and knowledge of scale-up and technology transfer to commercial manufacturing site preferred.

·  Requires basic knowledge of cGMP.

·  Must have basic knowledge and training in using a variety of laboratory and/or scale-up equipment. 

·  Good communication skills, both verbal and written.