Scientist / Engineer, Inhalation Research & Development

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. • Durham, NC

87d • $60,000 - $80,000

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.
• Experience in statistical design of experiments as applied to MDI formulation and processes is a plus.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees