Opening for M.Pharm as Associate Scientist Jobs for Vaccine Formulation R&D in Hilleman Laboratories

MSD Wellcome Trust Hilleman Laboratories (Hilleman Labs), is a joint venture between Merck & Co., Inc. (which operates in India as MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.) and Wellcome Trust (which is a UK based research charity).
A first-of-its-kind initiative, Hilleman Labs is an equal joint-venture partnership formed between Merck & Co., a research-driven pharmaceutical company and Wellcome Trust, a global charitable foundation dedicated to human and animal health. Headquartered in India, Hilleman Laboratories is an international organization strengthened by presence of global leadership and scientific team, which is working incessantly to develop safe, effective, affordable and sustainable vaccines for developing countries.

Post: Associate Scientist (Vaccine Formulation R&D)

Job Description
Hilleman Labs is looking for profiles to fill the position of Associate Scientist, contributing to the accomplishment of the Vaccine Formulation R&D for Cholera Project with knowledge of various particle engineering and formulation technologies such as Spray drying, freeze drying, microencapsulation, fluidized bed processing, powder blending, tableting, granulation, milling etc.

The key indicative functions for this position, but not limited to will be against the following dimensions:

• Literature survey on formulation development of vaccines and biologicals
  
• Knowledge of various drug delivery technologies
  
• Ability to plan and execute experiments independently through designing the scheme of experiments
  
• Handling and interpretation of the output from various analytical instruments such as PSA, DSC/TGA etc.
  
• Understand and adopt the development needs of the product
  
• Plan and carry out stability studies at each stage of formulation development, well versed with stability guidelines
  
• Understand the safety and environmental aspects during experimentation
  
• Solve the problems and queries related to development by constructive discussions
  
• Understand and familiarize the problems faced during scale-up
  
• Understand the scalability of the chosen process
  
• Knowledge of GLPs and SOPs
  
• Follow online documentation process in compliance with GLPs
  

Candidate Profile
Ideal Experience

• M. Pharm with 5-6 year experience or PhD (Pharmaceutics) with 2 year experience.
  
• Knowledge of formulation development, particle engineering technologies, solid state properties and exposure to thermo-stabilization technologies preferred Excellent hands on experimental skills with delivery systems like  solid dosage forms preferably vaccines
  
• Working knowledge of various particle engineering and formulation technologies such as Spray drying, freeze drying, microencapsulation, fluidized bed processing, powder blending, tableting, granulation, milling etc.
  
• Previous experience on thermo-stabilization of biologicals will be an added advantage.

Other Personal Characteristics

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams such as Analytical R&D
  
• Cultural fit-excellent interpersonal skills-High levels of proficiency in networking internally or externally
  
• Should be passionate and self-motivated
  
• Should be high on integrity and team-work
  
• Should understand and follow organizational vision, mission and values
  

Additional Information:

Experience: 5-6 Years

Qualification: M.Pharm

Location: Delhi

Functional Area: R&D

Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research

End Date: 13^th March, 2014

Email: astha.sehgal@hillemanlabs.org