Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Scientist / Engineer, Inhalation Research & Development
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expAurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a company with a strong history in generic pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. The Inhalation Scientist / Engineer will be responsible for MDI pre-formulation, formulation, process development, and 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
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
Swami Sambamurty Iyer
Chief Executive Officer
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