Physical Sciences Opportunities (Various Levels)

Job title:

Physical Sciences Opportunities (Various Levels)

Company

Almac Group

Job description

Who We Are:Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.Description:Physical Sciences Opportunities (Various Levels)Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday. Flexible working schedule.Ref No: HRJOB10792Business Unit: Almac SciencesLocation: CraigavonOpen To: Internal and external applicants welcome to applyThe RoleAlmac Sciences are currently recruiting for talented Physical Scientists and Pharmacists to join our growing team at our Craigavon Headquarters in Northern Ireland.The post holders will perform high quality research and development programs on behalf of external clients to agreed timelines. Research studies will include, drug substance characterisation using advanced solid and solution-state techniques, solid form screening (e.g. polymorph screening, salt screening, co-crystal screening, and crystallisation screening), advanced formulation development (amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) by spray drying and hot melt extrusion, lipid formulations, jet milling / micronisation), and pre-formulation development studies on novel client active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team you will plan carefully, carry out work safely, and document and communicate your methods and results accurately.*We have opportunities at Senior Chemist or Technical Leader level. For more information on the specific duties and criteria for each level position, please review the attached job descriptions.

Essential Candidate Criteria

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry. Pharmaceutical Sciences or other closely related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical drug substance or drug product development

Desirable Candidate Criteria

• Previous industry-based experience of preformulation, early formulation technologies, and advanced formulation technologies
• Postgraduate Qualification i.e. MSc, PhD or equivalent in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related discipline

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.Closing Date: Sunday 27thJuly 2025 at 5pmRECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.Skills and attributes:

• Chemistry
• pharmaceutical science
• Knowledge of GMP
• Physical Chemistry

Expected salary

Location

Craigavon, Co Armagh

Job date

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:55:40 GMT

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