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Date: 26-Jul-2007

Scientist / Senior Scientist - Formulations

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to perform the following job
functions:

· Design and execute experimental plans to develop stable and robust
formulations for solid oral dosage forms

· Operate process equipment at small and intermediate scale (up to ~5
kg) to produce solid oral dosage forms

· Organize and evaluate data in an effective and scientific manner

· Identify and recommend data driven solutions to experimental
problems

· Perform excipient and packaging compatibility studies

· Initiate stability studies and evaluate/trend stability data

· Design and recommend product specifications and stability limits

· Perform and support formulation and process scale-up

· Support formulation/process technology transfer to Manufacturing
Group or outsourced contract manufacturing organization

· Participate in the manufacturing of clinical trial materials

· Prepare written development and scientific reports

· Prepare and support CMC sections of regulatory filings

· Maintain current knowledge of technologies, including use of outside
resources such as literature, vendor technical services, and
consultants

· Present scientific information to internal and external customers

· Represent company at regional and national scientific/technical
meetings, including presentations

· Assist in mentoring the professional development of junior level
members of the Product Development group

· Supervise 1-2 junior level formulators/technicians (depends on prior
experience)

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should possess the following attributes:

· Team player committed to quality

· Philosophy of executing "good science" practices

· Entrepreneurial attitude and motivated self starter

· Flexible individual who can embrace changes in a small company
environment

· Innovative thinker and problem solver

· Detailed and results oriented

· Well organized, efficient worker with good communication skills
(oral and written)

· Able to manage multiple duties and tasks

· Brings closure to work in a timely fashion

Minimum Education/Experience Requirement:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, or
related field, with at least 2 years hands-on experience developing
solid oral dosage forms. B.S and M.S. candidates with at least 8 years
hands-on experience will also be considered. Candidates must have
hands-on experience with all conventional processing equipment for
solid oral dosage form manufacturing, including:

· Low and high shear granulation

· Extrusion and spheronization

· Fluid-bed granulation, drying, and coating

· Milling

· Blending

· Compression and encapsulation

· Capsule banding

· Pan coating

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