Job Description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.Reports to: Analytical Research ManagerPosition Scope: Local / Regional (Asia coverage but based in Singapore)Positions reporting to this position: NoneJob descriptionThis role is based in laboratory specializing in physicochemical analysis of pharmaceutical excipients & finished products. This includes analytical testing for oral dosage forms (small molecules), as well as for biopharmaceuticals (proteins, antibodies and vaccines) using various analytical methods and equipment. The role supports the analytical needs of R&D and Customer Technical Service of pharmaceutical business. Typically, the role covers both late-stage research and early-stage exploration research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a specialty skillset using advanced instrumentation while contributing to a broad variety of projects and working within cross-functional groups.Specific descriptions on the job scope are outlined as follows:

• Individually responsible to provide analytical support to local R&D and CTS teams.
• Provide analytical support to Roquette global analytical network when requested.
• Support or lead the development of analytical methods and characterizations of new and existing Roquette products and finished pharmaceutical product prototypes.
• Communicate externally through scientific articles for publication, patents, posters or oral presentations, internally through appropriate communication tools for marketing and business teams.
• Participate in general lab administration activities such as troubleshooting and up-keeping of instrumentation, performing calibrations, and chemical inventory records.
• Maintain instrumentation and ensure compliance to hygiene, safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Graduates from Chemistry, Material Science, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or other related subjects. Fresh PhD, MSc with 2+ years and BSc with 5+ years of relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience working with oral dosage forms (tablet, capsule, solution, suspension) and product testing such as HPLC, dissolution, characterization of powders, and solid-state characterization.
• Experience on characterization of biologics (i.e. antibodies, oligonucleotides, vaccines, etc.) including analysis of protein structure, physicochemical properties, biological activity and functional assays, and protein related purification techniques is desirable.
• Adaptable and solutions driven with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in cross functional teams and build positive working relationships.
• Hands-on person and able to multitask.
• Business mindset, ability to transform market/customers' needs into technical requirement.
• Creative, innovative, open minded and a can-do attitude.
• Takes ownership proactively.
• Fluent in English

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together !Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve.To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at and at

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