Key Skills
Job Description
The position As an Technician Polymer R&D you are responsible for the labscale synthesis of Innocore’s SynBiosys® and InGell® biodegradable polymers. In addition, you are responsible for the development, optimization, and implementation of reproducible and well-scalable syntheses processes to continuously improve and expand Innocore’s polymer platforms. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to) autonomously set up, plan, execute, and coordinate all steps in the synthesis of R&D and GLP grade polymers to support analytical method-, formulation-, process-, and polymer development work. You report to the Functional Manager of the Polymer R&D Department. The challenge As a Technician Polymer R&D you: - Plan and execute synthesis of R&D and GLP polymers according to the Work Instructions. - Support Polymer R&D team with the development, optimization, and implementation of syntheses processes. - Work together and effectively collaborate with Technicians, Engineers and Scientists of the different departments. - Perform troubleshooting on equipment and processes and initiate corrective actions. - Execute installation, qualification, calibration and/or maintenance activities. - Identify, design and ensure compliance with company procedures and actively contribute to operational excellence initiatives. Skills and competencies In addition to having a BSc or MSc degree in (polymer) chemistry, you: - Have a good knowledge of polymer synthesis. - Having experience in a polymer production environment (R&D and GLP) is an advantage. - Have strong research and analytical skills. - Share information in an effective manner. - Have a drive to get things done and bring a structured way of working. - Look for opportunities to develop your skills and are eager to learn. Offer We offer a challenging and dynamic position in a modern and well equipped life science company where you will become part of a young and international team of co-workers. Remuneration will be according to standards in the pharmaceutical industry. At Innocore we are committed to offer the best possible environment for our employees, where people are challenged and supported to further develop themselves. We provide a collaborative and creative environment where each member of the team feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.
Core Responsibilities
Plan and execute laboratory-scale synthesis of R&D and GLP-grade biodegradable polymers, supporting analytical method, formulation, process, and polymer development. Develop and optimize reproducible, scalable synthesis processes; troubleshoot equipment and processes; and carry out installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, and procedure-compliance activities.
Requirements
A BSc or MSc in polymer chemistry or a related field and good knowledge of polymer synthesis are required. Experience in a polymer production environment is an advantage; strong research and analytical skills, effective communication, structured working habits, initiative, and eagerness to learn are also sought.
Benefits
- Collaborative Work Environment
- Professional Development Opportunities
About Innocore
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size: 11-50 employees
Innocore specializes in the formulation, process development, and manufacturing of long acting and minimally invasive injectable drug delivery products for peptide and biologic therapeutics. InnoCore offers a unique and highly tunable polymer platform to control the delivery drug compounds, including small molecules (e.g. peptides and low solubles) and biologics (e.g. proteins and antibodies). Our proprietary polymer platform features a variety of benefits to your API's such as: - solving toxicity challenges - maintaining/increasing stability and structural integrity of sensitive compounds (e.g. by applying low temperature process conditions during manufacturing) - sustained release of of drug molecules from days up to at least 6 months - precise control over particle size (preventing absorption by macrophages and ensuring injectability) - ensuring smooth bioavailability - enabling the use of small needle sizes for patient compliance By merging developmental collaborations and licensing partnerships with our exclusive SynBiosys biodegradable polymer technologies, we generate innovative injectable and implantable drug delivery products. We invite you to navigate through our website and discover how we can enhance the performance of your device and/or drug and add value to your product pipeline.