R&D Engineer (Processing)

|Scientific & Pharmaceutical - Research & Development|Auckland
  • Established and respected pharmaceutical manufacturer
  • Centrally based in the Waikato
  • Supportive technical team, solid commercial R&D opportunity

The Company:
Our client is a well-established and respected manufacturer of pharmaceutical products for the global market.  Based in Hamilton since their inception, this long-standing company has continued to expand their facilities to cope with demand for their products.  With a dedicated R&D and manufacturing teams, the company continues to develop and formulate novel pharmaceutical products for the animal health sector.
 
The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking candidates for 2 roles who will work in conjunction with one another and provide support to our client’s R&D team as they transition new technologies and commercial products through into their manufacturing plant. This particular role reports to the Chief Scientific Officer, and focuses on the process development of polymer-drug composites and tech transfer into plastic molding and extrusion manufacturing processes. As part of the R&D team your focus will be to establish manufacturing processes, translate new processes from lab-scale to pilot scale, GMP production to support clinical trials and scale-up for commercial supply.
 
PLEASE NOTE: This role is based in Hamilton and is not suitable for remote/hybrid applicants.
 
You, the candidate:
In a position where research and innovation meets commercial scale up and introduction into a cGMP manufacturing facility, this role will not suit a pure academic.  Instead, we are seeking candidates with a blend of relevant tertiary qualifications in materials, process or chemical engineering, with some industrial manufacturing support experience.  More specifically, we need someone with experience in robust scale up of lab scale materials development, through pilot stages and into introduction, validation and handover to production. As such, your interpersonal skills, influencing and time management skills will be as important as your technical ability.
 
We seek applicants with:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in materials, process or chemical engineering
  • Strong experience in EITHER materials science OR chemical/process engineering
  • Knowledge of polymer science, developing of composite materials
  • Knowledge and experience of plastic molding and extrusion processes
  • At least 2 years cGMP operations experience, ideally with validation or technology transfer
  • Dynamic thinker – able to identify and resolve design and capability issues
  • Ability to work under strict protocols and regulations.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
  • Computer literacy including knowledge and experience with Solidworks or similar CAD packages.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • A highly professional manner and strong work ethic
  • Organised and effective time management skills
  • The ability to fit in well with all teams, positively motivating those around you to meet mutual deadlines.

In return, our client offers a competitive salary, positive working conditions, a supportive team environment and longer term career development. This role must be based in Hamilton, New Zealand.
To apply for this position please click on the relevant button, alternatively for a confidential and discreet inquiry contact Tony De Barr on 04 916 0541 or email tony@trs.co.nz

Need to talk about pharmaceutical opportunities with someone who knows what they are talking about? Tony has 10 years experience working within the New Zealand and European pharmaceutical industry, including managing a sterile manufacturing facility.  If you have any technical questions about this role or any other pharmaceutical role, then please call him for a frank and open discussion.