R&D Technician - Non Pharma

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams.

We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a R&D Technician to join our team. The R&D Technician will support new product formulation development, process development and scale up

• Hands-on Equipment
  
  Skills:
  
  Set up, operate, disassemble, clean, and maintain R&D equipment (mixers, extruders, fillers).

• Quality & Investigation Processes:
  Lead or participate in deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and Change Control.

• Troubleshooting, Critical Thinking & Documentation:
  Apply strong problem-solving and critical thinking to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, interpret test results, write protocols and reports, and create or update SOPs

• Organization & Autonomy:
  Proactively organize, plan, and prioritize tasks independently.

Candidates at a minimum, possess an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science
- Chemical Technology or equivalent with prior experience or a BS in Chemistry preferred. Experience working in a development lab or chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred

Benefits: 13 Company paid Holidays; 5 sick days (prorated); 15 vacation days (prorated); 5 floating holidays (prorated); 6% 401k match; competitive pay and bonus opportunity; growth opportunities and hybrid schedules based on department and role within the department and much more!

• List the raw materials and the necessary packaging elements and supply them for laboratory-scale batches.

• Ensure the monitoring of the raw materials release circuit with QC when necessary.

• Accurately prepare raw materials and solutions, including quality checks and detect or assess when issues arise.

• Ensure that manufacturing equipment (in GMP or non-GMP laboratories) are available and operational.

• Assist with troubleshooting R&D equipment and process issues, including the evaluation of alternative choices and exercise critical thinking in selecting the best solution.

• Set up, changeover, program, and operate equipment such as mixers, extruders, dryers, and pouch sealers, including disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling equipment using hand tools.

• Internal technical analysis :
  Develop and implement the physico-chemical characterization tests (e.g. moisture analysis, texture, particle size, microscopy) by adapting if necessary, in particular by directing on new avenues calling on in-depth knowledge in process engineering (pharmaceutical, chemistry, mechanics, etc.), or if it applies : overseeing external lab analyzing, CROs scope of work (analysis request and assessment, ask for quotes and perform purchase order, handling packaging preparation and samples shipping, compile and interpret data) .

• Ensure the correct repartition, labeling and possibly packaging of the dosage forms produced.

• Complete batch records, compile results, Interpret test results and write and submit reports to the lead scientist on the project.

• Maintain accurate records i.e. batch records and logbooks
  - Documenting/Recording Information.

• Assist the scientist team to establish recommendations to facilitate and optimize manufacturing process development and dosage forms characterization. Leading and/or participating in the deviation/investigation process i.e SOP, Protocol.

• Organize, plan, and prioritize assignments to accomplish tasks.

• R&D Technicians are independently organizing their work based on the assignments they receive.

Expected results: Actively support R&D batches development, manufacturing, analysis, packaging and shipping.

• Maintain the R&D Formulation laboratory in compliance with cGMPs and FDA/EMA requirements e.g. ensuring proper tags on equipment, cleanliness of equipment and laboratories, labeling of materials etc.

• Ensure that laboratory resources are up to acceptable standards and work is done to follow best practices, safety standards, and documented procedures.

• Follow GDP to ensure accuracy and authenticity of GMP records and…