Scientist / Engineer, Inhalation Research & Development

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.•Durham, NC

120d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inhalation Scientist /Engineer is responsible for metered dose inhaler (MDI) pre-formulation, formulation, process development, and lab / pilot scale MDI filling as well as analytical support.

Requirements

Familiarity with health and safety regulations and cGMP.
Analytical thinker and problem solver.
Experience in MDI formulation and performance testing.
Experience in MDI processing from R&D / pilot scale. Exhibit or commercial MDI process experience preferred.
Strong mechanical skills.
BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field or MS with 2+ years’ experience
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees as well as twist at the trunk.
Must practice good personal hygiene
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves. PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees.
Position requires working in the laboratory as well as sitting

Nice To Haves

Experience in statistical design of experiments as applied to MDI formulation and processes is a plus.
Exhibit or commercial MDI process experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Formulates solution and suspension MDIs.
Selects components (valves, cans, actuators, dose counters, overwraps) for MDI development.
Develops, troubleshoots, and optimizes MDI processes from lab to pilot scale. Assists in scale up and transfer of processes from pilot to exhibit and commercial scale.
Maintains a state of readiness of the MDI process equipment by performing preventive maintenance, calibration or functional modification as necessary.
Characterizes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for respiratory products using techniques such as particle size by laser diffraction, Karl Fischer (KF) moisture analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and microcalorimetry.
Generates process documentation and operating instructions. Prepares written protocols and reports.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000, Annual Bonus
Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability
Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
HSA (Health Savings Account)
401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday