Sr. Scientist - Process Development R&D

DPT Laboratories, Ltd., a DFB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company, specializes in pharmaceutical development and full service commercial manufacturing of semisolid and liquid, Rx, OTC and biotech products. DPT offerings include semi-solids, liquids, nasal spray, aerosol foam and complex delivery forms, with manufacturing locations in San Antonio, Texas, and Lakewood, New Jersey. Our customers include most of the Top Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and consumer products companies, as well as biotech and start-up companies. 

 

DPT hires the best and treats its employees as such. We are looking for career-focused individuals who are seeking unlimited opportunities for growth – both within themselves and within DPT.  We have an opening for a Senior Scientist, in our Process Development R&D Department at our San Antonio, TX location. 

 

** Please reference position title on your resume/application when submitting for consideration **

 

Function:

To conduct process development projects with an emphasis on developing sound manufacturing processes for pilot batches to full scale commercial batches.  These processes are designed for semi-solid and liquid dosage forms such as creams, lotions, ointments, gels, suspensions, solutions and aerosols. 

 

Accountabilities:

1.  Conduct development projects; apply a broad grasp of scientific theory and technical principles to assignments that are difficult and require ingenuity.

2.  Prepare proposals and evaluate experimental results; define solutions from an assessment of multiple alternatives.  Maintain a level of scientific knowledge in assigned area; perform scientific literature searches and evaluations as required and understand/comply with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.

3.  Plan, perform and approve development activities.  May serve in a technical capacity or position of responsibility (such as CHO-Chemical Hygiene Officer) for safety awareness.

4.  Prepare technical reports and SOPs.  Record, evaluate, analyze and interpret experimental data.  Prepare and organize data for presentation at internal meetings.

5.  Work closely with internal and external departments to ensure the efficient progress of projects.

6.  Perform literature searches.  Be familiar with MS Office and Lotus Notes.  Possess and train others in use of advanced or specialized scientific software.

7.  Act as a mentor/advisor to more junior members of the department.  May be required to supervise the day-to-day work of junior staff (including Scientists and Technicians/ Technologists).

8.  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

1.  PhD or equivalent with 0-2 years (entry level) related experience and/or training is required. 

 

DPT offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

 

Interested applicants may apply on-line at www.dptlabs.com, or forward a resume to include salary history and requirements to 307 E. Josephine St, San Antonio, TX  78215, fax:  210-476-0794 or e-mail to hr.sa@dptlabs.com

 

DPT is EEO. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or other factor not related to job requirements.