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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Location
Lake County, Illinois
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Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute assigned particle characterization tasks as well as other applicable physical analytical chemistry tasks utilizing standard procedure and technical understanding of various techniques to complete assigned tasks.
- Independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner.
Document the experimentation per the regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills and should possess understanding of core discipline.
- Collaborate with various functions (i.e. formulation, analytical, process engineering) to integrate particulate analysis into finished dosage forms and complete projects under aggressive timeline.
- Ensures safety requirements are met when performing tasks.
- Ensures timely delivery of high-quality precise data.
- Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument related systems.
- Presents findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Material Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with minimum 5 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) or master's degree with minimum 2 yrs lab experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
- Experienced in particulate matter characterization and investigation within pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or relevant scientific environments.
- Experience utilizing analytical instruments relevant to visible and sub-visible particle characterization such as visual inspection, Laser Obscuration (LO), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Flow imaging, Laser Diffraction (LD), optical microscope, spectroscopy (FTIR/Raman), and Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM/EDX).
- Background working with lyophilized and/or spray dried pharmaceutical products, particularly with peptide, lipid and/or mRNA preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirement regarding particulate matter in pharmaceuticals preferred.
- Experience utilizing additional materials science techniques such as Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), and PXRD would be a plus.
- Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Able to present experimental findings to larger groups.
Top Skills:
- Experienced Material Scientist / Particle Scientist.
- Support and understanding of analytical instruments regarding particulates including Laser Obscuration (LO), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Flow imaging, Laser Diffraction (LD), optical microscope, spectroscopy (FTIR/Raman), and SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy).
- Lab research experience (academic and / or industry) with proven-track record of presentations/publications.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Able to present findings to larger groups and collaborate effectively cross-functionally.
- Strong background in particulate and material characterization.
- Some familiarity with working in regulated environments.
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