We are seeking a High Potency API (HPAPI) Specialist on a permanent contract to join our team at Cpl in partnership with SK biotek in Swords.
About the Company
SK biotek Ireland, an SK pharmteco company, is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art facilities in Korea, US, France, and Ireland. Our mission is to 'make what matters for a healthy, happier world,' from grams to tonnes.
Job Description
The HPAPI Specialist will require in-depth knowledge and expertise in the safe handling and development of HPAPI products. This includes new product introductions from customers, process development, process safety, process monitoring and troubleshooting, scale up and transfer to GMP kilo lab or plant.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with a team of R&D chemists to lead development projects in the High containment laboratory.
* Identify and implement new technologies to support development for the business needs of the site.
* Collaborate with Operations engineers to ensure that process development operations demonstrated in the laboratory can be implemented successfully in the manufacturing plant.
* Collaborate with project engineering and R&D team to manufacture batches in the GMP kilo lab facility and bring new technology on site.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Technical know-how on handling of complex APIs or Hi-potency APIs (HPAPIs).
* Experience in a GMP kilo lab in the pharmaceutical industry of 5 years or more.
* PhD in organic chemistry or chemical engineering of 5 years practical lab experience.
* Strong interpersonal and communicational skills and demonstrated ability to work across a matrix.
Why Choose a Career at SK biotek?
A career with purpose and a chance to work with a world-leader in contract development and manufacturing in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing organisation.
What We Offer
Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development, competitive base salary, annual bonus linked to business results, a well-established further education program, pension scheme, private healthcare.