Laboratory Scientist

Laboratory Scientist

Location: Greater Miami Area

Salary: 70,000 – 80,000 + Competitive Benefits Package

A rapidly growing biotech company that specializes in developing inhaled drug-device products for a variety of diseases is looking to expand their laboratory operations at their Fort Lauderdale location. This biotech company is committed to expanding access to treatment by developing and commercializing lower-cost generic alternatives for diseases that have few treatment options. With a strong R&D pipeline, this biotech company is looking to onboard a world class scientific team.

This company is building this department from scratch and is willing to move quickly for the right candidate.

The company places a great deal of value on internal growth, thus the possibilities for career progression are limitless. The ideal candidate will be an individual looking to join a growing company with a desire to learn and grow within their role.

The Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for:

• Carry out laboratory tasks with minimal supervision, including analyzing raw materials, in-process substances, and finished pharmaceutical products to assess their quality, safety, purity, potency, and identity using appropriate methods, or manufacturing drug products.
• Adhere to cGMP, EH&S, and other relevant guidelines from Corporate, FDA, and other regulatory authorities.
• Independently set up and operate laboratory equipment, prepare reagents, solvents, and solutions for analytical and formulation tasks.
• Maintain accurate records in lab notebooks of all performed tests.
• Process analytical data using lab equipment such as HPLC/UPLC, enter data into spreadsheets, and perform routine calculations.
• Assist in the manufacture of inhalation drug products.
• Prepare samples for blend uniformity.
• Conduct equipment qualification and calibrations as instructed.
• Implement approved method transfer protocols.
• Engage in project activities, support project timelines, and actively contribute to achieving team objectives.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with team members.
• Perform laboratory work according to SOPs & STPs, and follow Corporate safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to all Corporate guidelines and policies.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• B.S. in Chemistry, or related fields and at least 3 years of experience in pharmaceuticals research or MSc. in Chemistry or related with 0-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical research.
• Proven expertise working with compendial test methods or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with analytical and process equipment such as HPLC, IR/FTIR, UV-Vis AA, powder blender, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of FDA cGMP requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as an individual contributor.
• Effective English written and oral communication skills and the ability to write technical documents such as memos, laboratory investigations, protocols, and reports.