Technician Formulation & Process Development (Level II)

Technician Formulation & Process Development (Level II)

Location: Groningen, The Netherlands
Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Company Overview:

InnoCore Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical drug delivery company located in the city of Groningen. We are the partner of choice for the development of long acting injectable drug delivery products with improved therapeutic efficacy and fewer side effects. We are recognized as a client-focused center of excellence with an unsurpassed drive to provide solutions for our rapidly growing international client base of pharmaceutical companies. Our multi-disciplinary team of around 40 experts is specialized in the development of microparticle-, gel-, and implant-based formulations for sustained release of proteins, antibodies, peptides or small molecules for the treatment of a variety of chronic diseases. In addition to our highly versatile portfolio of proprietary biodegradable polymeric drug delivery technologies and an extensive track record in pharmaceutical development, we offer cGMP manufacturing of clinical supplies through a network of qualified CMOs. Due to the success of our innovations we need to expand our team and we currently have a job opening for Technician (Level II) in the Formulation & Process Development team.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented Technician with 1-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/CDMO industry to join our team. As Technician FPD you will play a key role in the development, optimization, and scale-up of formulations and processes. You contribute to the development of safe, effective, and high-quality parenteral sustained release formulations using InnoCore’s SynBiosys® and InGell® biodegradable polymer platforms. You execute experiments on the laboratory and ensure accurate and timely documentation of data and information. On a daily basis you are supervised by Scientists or Engineers and are part of a cross functional team (e.g. with polymer-, analytical-, or quality experts. You work typically on multiple projects, external as well as internal. You report to the Director Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to cross-functional project teams, including Formulation & Process Development, Analytical Development, Polymer R&D, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing.
• Prepare and execute various process and formulation development experiments to identify the optimal formulation, evaluate process parameters to improve production yields and efficiencies.
• Organize and plan experiments independently to ensure timely execution according to project deadlines.
• Select the appropriate equipment based on the purpose of the experiments and ensure optimal set-up in order to have first-time-right execution.
• Collaborate and communicate timely with Analytical Development in order to have selected (physical) analyses executed as per plan.
• Provide reliable data and interpretation of observations from experiments by accurately and timely documenting in lab journals or similar documents.
• Support Scientists or Engineers in drawing conclusions or review experimental plans or small technical reports to have high quality data and smooth experiment execution.
• Participate in laboratory cleaning, equipment calibration, and maintenance in order to enable efficient execution.
• Ensure compliance with the internal Quality Management System and standard procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in laboratory environment
• Experience and training in Quality Management Systems and procedures (e.g., ISO standards or GMP guidelines).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the Netherlands.

Talents and Behaviors:

• Expertise and affinity with laboratory work in pharmaceutical development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Drive to get things done and efficiently and accurately performing and interpreting experiments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to develop your skills and add new ones.
• Ability to participate in multiple projects and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding needs of our clients and looking for ways to provide added value.

The selection will be based on your skills and competencies.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive and supportive work culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience to jobs@innocorepharma.com.