Polpharma is an international pharmaceutical company which operates in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. For more than 75 years we have been trusted by patients, healthcare professionals and business partners. The company specializes in cardiology, neurology and gastroenterology prescription and hospital use drugs. Apart from that Polpharma produces many OTC drugs. Currently the company is making massive investments in the development of new biotechnology drugs, both innovative and bioequivalent.
Currently we are looking for:
Downstream Development Technician
Location: Gdańsk
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the team with sample, buffer, gels and solutions preparations, weighting samples, concentration measurements, pH measurements, filtration and other routine tasks for various instruments and experiments
- Support the team with performing tests and analytical work, such as UV spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, pH and conductivity measurements, protein purification
- Documenting and presenting results and conclusions to the team in a concise and understandable manner
- Calibration and maintenance of entrusted laboratory equipment such as pipettes, balances, pH-meters, etc.
- Preparing, reviewing and editing SOPs,
- Keeping records, controlling the usage and ordering of consumables and reagents
- Preparation of laboratory glass to work,
- Preparation of reagents for everyday use
- Keeping order in DSP laboratories,
- Reporting any equipment failures to Maintenance group or vendors for service or repair
- Participate in operational excellence, EHS and/or electronic data storage/analysis projects
- Collaborate with DSP, USP, Pilot Plant departments in order to achieve optimal results
Knowledge and skills required for the position:
- Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and accomplish work
- Ability to provide support in a positive, flexible and conscientious manner
- Ability to maintain efficient and well-organized laboratory
- Strong aptitude for working with scientific instrumentation
- Understanding of analytical chemistry, general chemistry/biochemistry, and principles of chromatography. Experience working with protein would be additional advantage
- Ability to carry out simple calculations and conversions for percentages, mass and volume units, dilutions, molarity of solutions, etc. Ability to perform basic calculations such as molarity, percentage, dilutions, conversion of units (kg-g-mg-µg, M-mM, L-mL-µL) will be verified at interviews
- Attention to details and ability to adhere to of relevant lab policies and procedures to promote safe and protective lab operations
- Ability to take on initiative, responsibilities and challenges
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Ability to quickly learn new practices, striving for excellence in performance
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
Requirements:
- Secondary or undergraduate (BA) in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or related disciplines
- At least 1 year of experience in laboratory
- Knowledge of English
Successful candidate will be offered:
- Taking part in creating success of Polish modern biotech company
- Work in cutting edge biotech laboratory
- Taking part in very interesting projects aiming for development of therapeutic proteins
- Benefits package and incentive pay
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POLPHARMA S.A.
Zdrowe jutro zaczyna się od ludzi, którzy tworzą Polpharmę – od ich wiedzy, zaangażowania i pasji. Wspólnie dbamy o zdrowie innych i tworzymy środowisko, w którym każdy może być sobą. Rozwijamy się w zgodzie z własnymi ambicjami, niezależnie od obszaru, w jakim działamy. Razem z nami możesz realnie wpływać na zdrowie i dobrostan innych.