Formulation and Analytical Scientist

Job Summary

This position is a hands-on role within UroGen's R&D chemistry laboratory. The role entails designing and executing research, formulation, and product development studies, using a range of analytical and physiochemical methods, to support products in various developmental stages, while collaborating with project managers in the chemistry department. Evaluating and interpreting data and presenting results at department and cross-functional team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform R&D studies including, but not limited to formulation development, formulation optimization and product development studies.
• Manufacture small scale laboratory batches of hydrogels for further analytical testing; Aseptically manufacture small scale laboratory batches for pre-clinical studies and other purposes.
• Support manufacturing process development and scale-up
• Plan and execute the development and modification of products, e.g. admixtures, preparation procedures.
• Perform analytical testing as part of R&D and stability studies, as well as routine analysis and characterization of samples, while adhering to laboratory/pharmacopeial procedures, ensuring that accurate and timely analytical results are provided.
• Develop and/or optimize analytical
• Set-up, operate, troubleshoot and maintain analytical lab equipment, including, but not limited to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) dissolution apparatus, spectrophotometer, pH-meter, ELISA and rheological instruments, e.g., viscometer and rheometer.
• Appropriately record all lab activities in lab notebook and/or electronic files, according to UroGen SOP's while meeting good laboratory and manufacturing practice (GxP) rules when recording data.
• Write and review protocols, testing plans and
• Record and summarize and/or review data in the form of spreadsheets, reports and presentations. Interpret the data and draw conclusions.
• Provide training and guidance to lab
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams; Liaising with staff and
• Be aware of, and keep up to date with, health and safety
• Log and monitor stability data of commercial and clinical phase products. Perform statistical analysis of the data.
• Provide peer review for test results and notebooks to ensure accurate
• Independently order chemicals and all required materials for routine and constant laboratory work and maintain an up-to-date lab inventory.
• Perform other duties as required, g., organize shipments, literature searches, etc. as necessary.
• Readiness to work at unusual hours when it is necessary to execute prolonged experiments
  
  

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/material engineering or a related field.
• Experience in protocols and reports
• Demonstrable organizational skills; Flexible and methodical approach to
• Proficiency with the English
• Self-confidence and motivation to investigate and solve complex
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet
• Presentation skills and the ability to convey technical
• IT and technological skills to work with advanced equipment and
• Creativity and resourcefulness and ability for independent
• Effective teamworking
• Skilled in GMP and able to perform tasks under quality and safety