Associate Scientist

The Company

Our client is a global healthcare company with a portfolio of therapies and products in women’s health, biosimilars, and established medicines across a wide array of conditions and diseases. Our mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day.

As an Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for performing hands‑on material characterization and analytical investigations to support pharmaceutical products and packaging. You will utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify and resolve product‑related issues, contribute to root cause investigations, and support laboratory activities that ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct hands‑on analysis using techniques such as SEM-EDX, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, optical microscopy, tensile and compression testing, and X‑ray inspection to support projects focused on extraneous matter and packaging.
• Assist in organizing and executing global laboratory activities within a pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Support investigations into pharmaceutical materials, root cause analysis, and characterization of drug products and raw materials.
• Prepare technical investigation reports and document findings clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve material‑related issues.

• Bachelor’s degree with hands‑on laboratory experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, physical, chemical, or analytical sciences.
• Experience with research, development, manufacturing, or testing of pharmaceutical products is a plus.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as SEM-EDX, FTIR, Raman, microscopy, and mechanical testing.
• Ability to write technical reports and communicate effectively in English.
• Capable of working independently, taking responsibility, and performing under pressure.