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Scientist, IVRT/IVPT

Location : Fairfield, NJ 07004 Experiance : 2+ Years Posted Date : 15 July, 2020

Job Description

Stira Pharma, LLC is an emerging Contract Research and Development company provides unique range of formulation and analytical testing services to pharmaceuticals industries. We are looking for a Scientist in our IVRT and IVPT department.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts experiments under limited supervision and maintains excellent notebook documentation in a GMP/GLP laboratory following Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA principles.
  • Performs In Vitro Release Testing (IVRT) and In Vitro Permeability Testing (IVPT) for topical formulations such as Gels, Creams, Ointments, Films and Ophthalmic Solutions as per customer needs.
  • Prepares solutions for IVRT and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis such as Mobile Phase and Buffer.
  • Calibrates and operates micro and analytical balances for reference standard and reagent weighing.
  • Calibrates and operates pH meter for Buffer solution adjustments.
  • Operates data acquisitions system Empower 3.
  • Compiles data for quantitative analyses using Empower 3 and Microsoft Excel.
  • Manages daily activities in the laboratory, including chemical inventory and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials including Category 3 and 4 potent compounds.
  • Has capacity to don half face respirator and disposable PPE for hazardous materials.
  • Provides support to team members as needed.
  • Works with limited supervision and interact with colleagues efficiently.
  • Drafts reports, protocols, and methods
  • Performs logbook and notebook review

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience, university setting or other (GMP experience is preferred).
  • Possesses technical skills including handling of reference standards and topical products.
  • Previous experience in dissolution and USP general chapter is preferred.
  • Experience with general laboratory instruments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, use of data acquisitions systems, and document management systems.
  • Follows instructions meticulously, reads and executes protocols and methods as written.
  • Methodical, well-organized, conscientious, and thorough
  • Demonstrates logical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Has the ability to work with limited supervision and interact with colleagues efficiently

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