Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. · 3 months ago
Scientist / Engineer, Inhalation Research & Development
Durham, North Carolina
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expAurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor committed to delivering quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals. The Inhalation Scientist / Engineer will be responsible for metered dose inhaler (MDI) pre-formulation, formulation, process development, and providing analytical support.
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong mechanical skills
BS degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field or MS with 2+ years' experience
Preferred
Exhibit or commercial MDI process experience preferred
Experience in statistical design of experiments as applied to MDI formulation and processes is a plus
Benefits
* 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
Company
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
Aurobindo Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company offering generic pharmaceuticals.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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