Senior Formulation Scientist (Drug Product) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc

Eurofins

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API's”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.Job DescriptionThe Senior Formulation Chemist is responsible for independently conducting formulation development activities within Drug Product Operations. Responsibilities include formulation and process development, scale up and transfer from bench to the GMP production scale. The Formulation Chemist will be well versed on oral dosage technologies and process equipment. The responsibilities also include the oversight and execution of operations within GMP production as required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide scientific support in all aspects of formulation and drug product development
  • Draft protocols and production batch records
  • Design and execute formulation development studies within an R&D environment
  • Conduct process development and scale up to GMP
  • Oversee GMP production and provide support as required
  • Participate in project updates for client's technical calls
  • Identify and troubleshoot process challenges during GMP batch execution and propose strategies for formulation and process improvements
  • Write SOPs, protocols and reports as required
  • Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with the applicable SOPs, EHSP's, cGMPs and GLPs.
  • Perform technical support to the Business Development team as required
  • Represent Drug Product Operations during client project meetings as required
  • Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications
  • Years of Experience: 6-10 years
  • Education: min. BS or above in relevant Engineering or Science based field
  • Systems: Excel, Word, statistics based programs
  • Soft Skills: strong written and communications skills - candidate will be client facing; strong Leadership skills/ability to manage junior formulators
Additional InformationAt Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at .As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website atWe thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.NO AGENCIES, CALLS OR EMAILS PLEASE

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