Formulation Technician - Toralgen : Job Details

Summary of Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Formulation Technician to play a key role in the development of Toralgen's platform delivery technology. The successful candidate will be assisting in the day-to-day formulation development, process scale up and batch production activities. They may also be involved in providing the necessary recommendations for the formulation process improvements as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Perform instrument preparation (i.e. cleaning, setup, assembly etc.,) per the related instrument/operation SOPs.

Carry-out hands-on activities following detailed experiment/assay protocols to complete the formulation/characterization runs in an efficient, safe, and correct manner.

Execute drug loading and release assays as per the operational SOPs.

Follow good documentation practices by recording all the steps followed in the formulation batch records in real time with minimal errors.

Always maintain accurate, neat, error free batch records, lab notebook entries and logbooks.

Assists with troubleshooting of formulation process related/equipment issues; and make recommendations for process improvements.

Prepare clean glassware's, reagents, buffers and solutions as requested to run the formulation process/batches.

Adhere with all applicable procedures, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory (Ex: OSHA, DEA, FDA, etc.) requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry, bio-chemistry, biology, analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences).
• 1-2 years of experience in an Industry laboratory setting preferred.
• Hands on experience in polymer nanoparticles formulation preparation with protein/peptides and small molecule APIs encapsulation will be an asset.
• Handling computer assisted manufacturing and analytical equipment's/software experience is a must.
• Good knowledge of cGMPs and following ICH guidelines is highly preferred.

· Excellent organizational and project/time management skills are required.

· Ability to work within a team and as a strong team player with strong collaboration mind set, communication and interpersonal skills is a must.

Additional Skills/Preferences

· Experience with working in a networked technical organization with proven skills in collaboratively working with suppliers and alliance partners.

· Ability to effectively influence, to gain commitment within team, cross-functionally, and across levels.

· A good working knowledge of computer assisted equipment, Microsoft excel, and power point experience is highly preferred.