R&D (Fluid Bed) Scientist

Fluid Bed Scientist

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

The fluid bed scientist supports Research & Development to develop products and processes for internal and external customers.  Create production batch records to assist in the scale-up of these products into production. Provide technical support to production operations where assistance is needed. This permanent position will report to the R&D Manager.

• Understand proper lab documentation in order to create historical records that can be referred to for correct information. Document processing changes from one batch to the next.
• Understanding formulation folders, and what should be contained in them.
• Have a basic understanding of bulk densities and calculating batch sizes.
• Calculate ingredient weights from a formula.
• Selecting the proper scale to weigh amounts.
• Weighing ingredients accurately. 
• Making common solutions with mixing, including heated solutions.  Filtering solutions when necessary.
• Proper assembly on fluid bed including but not limited to:
• Outlet filter selection and proper installation.
• Proper nozzle and wand assembly, including insulating the wand.
• Setting up spraying off of a scale, or hot plate and a scale.
• Proper operating parameter range selection for the different size fluid beds.
• Proper operation and cleaning of the GPCG-1 and Pilot fluid bed, Pilot Spray Dryer, lab spray dryer, lab blenders, lab mill, tablet presses and other equipment as necessary.
• Calculation and adjusting of spray rates.
• Making judgements of parameter changes (including changing the filter) to produce the best product, based on visual cues, and in-process tests performed in order to make those judgements.
• Understand physical testing procedures including but not limited to free flow and tapped bulk density, particle size distribution (stacked sieve, airjet, Malvern), Loss On Drying.
• Understanding sizing options at the completion of a batch and performing the sizing.
• Proper packaging and labeling of samples for shipment.
• Working with R&D department, Quality and Production to scale the product up into production.
• Suggest operating parameter changes during production to optimize the production process.
• Educate the production team on insights regarding key operating and testing parameters of the new product.
• Recommends fluid bed and spray dryer productivity, efficiency, quality and safety improvements.
• Performs technical investigations in support of non-conformance reports.
• Acts as a resource in CAPA investigations as requested by the CAPA committee.
• Learns the operating basics and formulation functions in PDM, SAP, C4C and knows how to retrieve formulation and project information.
• Create a fluid bed or spray drying batch record (for lab and pilot equipment) from a template.
• Understand how to create a specification data sheet.
• Understanding what information is needed for the proper pricing of a product, including equipment selection, batch sizes and expected process times.       
• Completes additional tasks and projects as assigned by management.

The Skills you will bring to the team 

• Minimum of B.S., preferably in food science, food & nutrition, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering
• Preferred experience of 1 - 3 years of technological, production or R&D experience in pharmaceutical solid dosage forms or food processing utilizing fluid bed technology.
• Working knowledge and experience with fluid bed technology. Should possess basics of fluid bed process troubleshooting knowledge.
• Must be able to successfully troubleshoot problems found during fluid bed production runs.
• Must have excellent decision making and reasoning skills.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be organized, thorough, and self-motivated.
• Must have familiarity with cGMP’s, SOP’s, HAACP’s, or other similar quality programs.
• Computer literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willing to be hands on.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to learn and retain training.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English  
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in West Haven, CT.

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. 

About Glanbia 

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. 

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.