Take a good look at your career path in science

Have you chosen your career path in Science?

Do you know what you want to do in your chosen career?

Take the time to look into what you want to do with your qualifications and experience to date. A common question I am asked by both graduates and with 2-3 years relevant industry experience is “Where do I go from here?”.  A common question from employers is “What job would they like to progress to next?”, and believe it or not the two go hand in hand when it comes to job seeking.

For example, those of you with a base degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or Pharmacy have a lot more options that you may think, and it is those of you who have done your research who are already on this path.

The one common denominator of these types of areas is Research, namely in the Pharmaceutical world. There are so many directions you can go within the Pharmaceutical industry, for example clinical trials, medical affairs, clinical research, clinical analysis ….. the list goes on!

A lot of Science graduates go into Quality testing and Lab Analyst jobs as a means to get Scientific experience post graduation.  If you are one of those, take a look around the company and see what departments there are either inhouse or on a global level – the only way you can go is up.

Here is an example of a path you could look into:

Lab Anaylst — Clinical Biochemist  — Scientific Advisor — Clinical Trials Associate — Product Manager — Medical Science Liaison

For those in Pharmacy….. have a think about pharmacovigilence!

The lists and the combinations of career path in science go on and on, so my advice is to look into your career path in Science – it is up to you how far you take it! There are jobs in Science and jobs in Pharmaceutical, all you need to do is decide which direction you want to take and go with it.

For more advice or information, please do not hesitate to get in touch

Science, Engineering and Validation

We have a flurry of Science jobs in the Munster region -

Aseptic Supervisor -

* Supervise all aspects of Aseptic formulation, filling and packaging
* Supervise warehouse operation including receiving and shipping of material

Requirements

* Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, preferably in Engineering or a science discipline. .
* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience of teams
* Experience with Aseptic manufacturing background

Senior Electrical Engineer – Facilities

-     Take responsibility for general electrical safety throughout the plant
-     Management of electrical maintenance personnel.
-     Development of electrical maintenance strategy, including manpower skills     development and appropriate preventative maintenance systems
-     Ensure compliance with best practice electrical standards.

Requirements -

• 5+ years in similar role.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing and/or Medical Device industry.
• Understanding of GMP, commissioning and validation activities

Validation Engineer – Software

·         Co-ordination, implementation and active participation in the site validation programme for  computer systems and cleaning
·         Provide input into all project phases i.e. from design through to the commissioning and qualification execution phases of the project.
·         Develop validation documentation as required (e.g. specifications, plans, protocols, procedures etc.).

Requirements –

·         Relevant 3rd Level Qualification in science or engineering
          A minimum of 3 years software validation experience in an established QA function preferably in the healthcare industry
·         Strong knowledge of CSV/GAMP,21CFR Part 11,Project Life Cycle and cGMP Regulations

Validation Manager

·               Manage all of the validation engineering functions at the site
·               Lead, integrate & project manage validation tasks from initial concept through to successful completion and delivery.
·               Continue to seek, support & drive cost saving initiatives where validation is involved or accountable for the functions

Requirements –

·            Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an Engineering discipline
·            In-depth knowledge of Validation processes, Medical Product Manufacturing, especially high automated processes or aseptic operations.
·            Experience in FDA or IMB regulated manufacturing and proven management experience in a Quality organization
·            Strong project management skills and Competent validation knowledge with good organizational/administrative skills

If you meet the above requirements and would like to apply for any of these roles, go to -

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/job-tags/limerick-jobs.htm

We look forward to hearing from you!

Calling all Mad Chemists!

Mad Scientists we need you! Whether your passion lies in organic or inorganic chemistry, our question to you is have you 5 years experience in Raw Materials Testing,  Test Method Transfers or Aseptic Media Fills?

We have two Chemist positions available for a Medical Device company in Limerick, one dealing solely with Raw Materials Testing and introducing new techniques and the other is in a newer lab dealing with media fills, lab validation, set ups and Test Method Transfers!

Quite obviously you know what a HPLC is and the inner workings of the instrument itself, having clocked up infinite working hours on the main machine! But the instrumental requirements for these positions are the HPLC, GC, Mass Spec – you know the rest!

 We are now looking for your help!

PhD standard is desirable but not essential, but if you are Degree, Masters or PhD qualified in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry with 5 years experience in the med device or pharmaceutical industry (i.e. aseptic environements and procedures)  then we want to hear from you.

Contact us for further information on the link below

http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/contact_us.php?url=contact

Nearly a thing of the past

“Super Asprin” makes it’s mark.

John Gilmer has broken through the aspirin barrier to form this “Super Asprin”. He is now apparently in talks with Solvatrin Theraputics regarding developing the drug.

Solvatrin Theraputics are the company behind what has now been named as “Super Aspirin”, and are in talks with a number of multinational pharma companies.

Based in Cork, the company expects the super product to be “on the shelf” in the next two years. Regulatory approval pending, the sale are set to top €500m in the space of 8 years!

Dr John Gilmer has spent in excess of 10 years working on the “Super Aspirin” believes it will give you all the benefits of aspirin but not the gastro-intestinal bleeding side effect. In order to protect the intestine and stomach lining, Gilmer discovered that he could deactivate the aspirin and re-activate at a later stage by enzymes naturally present in the blood. Basically, the aspirin content content becomes active as soon as it reaches the bloodstream.

“Our research has shown the market demands a solution to the side effects of aspirin and our drug directly addresses this problem” says c0-founder Pat O’Flynn.

It appears that June is a good month for Research, Development and Pharmaceuticals – Gilmer’s 10 years hard work has finally paid off

Success for EndoFLIP!

Cropson’s EndoFLIP has had it’s first use in a new weight loss surgery technique, known as gastric imbrications.

The reversible gastric imbrications technique is a unique procedure that needs no device implanted or no tissue removed from the stomach.

The potential for success in the US is quite realistic, given the popularity for weight loss surgery in the US.

“The EndoFLIP device has the avility to change the way we do bariatric surgery all over the world” says Dr Daniel Cottam, “There has been nothing as revolutionary as this device since the lap band”.
Cottam added “I believe in five years we won’t know how we ever did bariatric surgery without it”.

EndoFLIP technology “fills an important need for the gastric imbrications procedure, namely providing visual feedback to the surgeon “, John O Dea, CEO Crospon as said.

Once again, we wish Crospon the very best of luck with their venture in the US.

Watch this space for further EndoFLIP updates!

Pharmacy Science

Chief Scientific (Pharmacy) Officer – Limerick

We are currently looking for a fully qualified Pharmacist for a Chief Scientific Officer role in Limerick.

This is a start up client.

This Science Officer must be a qualified Pharmacist

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience and at least two years must be spent working as a Hospital Pharmacist.

This person must have extensive experience in working with the HSE or the NHS. 

Science Officers would have to reside in Limerick or be willing to relocate to Limerick – this is a Must 

This is a permanent Science Officer role for Pharmacists

If you are interested in this job please contact Elaine on 01-2016363 or goto 

 http://www.jackiebrownmedical.ie/jobs_ireland.php?url=jobs

Eland to sell off EDT

Plans to sell Elan’s drug technology business EDT may rise a portion from when Kelly Martin aimed to sell in 2008.

Elan’s EDT is said to be worth $900m should it float on the US Stock market. Elan almost sold off for $1.4bn in 2008 with a number of equities reaching the second round of bidding.

Lilly aquisition of Pfizer Animal Health

A deal has been agreed between Pfizer Animal Health and Lilly which sees a transfer of a number of Pfizer’s assets to Lilly.

The agreement includes the acquisition of one of their Sligo Manufacturing Plants. All staff will be offered positions with Lilly.

European rights to many vaccines, parasiticides and feed additives are being sold off to Elanco, Lilly’s animal health division as part and parcel of its recent procurement of competitor Wyeth.

With the closing of this deal still to be approved, Pfizer are said to be receiving an undisclosed payment upfront.

President of Elanco, Jeff Simmons has welcomed the procurement, saying that Pfizer’s portfolio and plant is “a natural fit for Elanco and positions us well for sustained growth”

“Through this acquisition, we will expand and diversify our European presence with new market-leading products, augment our growing portfolio of companion animal medicines, and acquire new biologic and vaccine capabilities. We are excited about these new opportunities to improve animal health and protein production, and deliver greater value to our customers”

Have you Got What it Takes

Are proficient with Procedural Kits?

Have you a long standing background in QA/ RA in the Medical Device industry?

Are you up to date with Product Development and CE Marking?

We may have the perfect job for you!

We have an urgent requirement for a Procedural Kitting Director in the Midlands

• Candidates must be Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering/ QA subject
  MBA qualified is a distinct advantage
• 5 years minimum experience required in Medical Devices
• Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Product Development, candidates must have product development experience, ideally in QA/RA or procedural kits.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel overseas often
• This is a permanent Medical Device Kitting Director position

If this is for you get in touch!

I would love to hear from you!

Nanoscience gets funding

New Jobs in Irish Nanoscience Research?

Nanoscience research institute CRANN is to create new jobs in Research & Development, leading research projects including cancer research and computer chips.

The majority of these seventeen newly created  positions are to be in the Institute of Molecular Medicine and TCD School of Medicine in conjunction with CRANN. This particular team will be aiming at nanomedical technology in the early diagnosis of cancer.

The remaining 5 positions are to be with Intel as CRANN focuses on developing computer chips for the next generation.
Professor John Boland, Director of CRANN says “Ireland is now globally recognised for it’s expertise in the area of nanoscience, as evidenced by the large amounts of non-exchequer funding we are winning through competitive international research projects.” He goes on to say “Research is a global competition and we need to contuinue to develop our knowledge base and expertise to make Ireland a true innovation centre”

The investment was seen as a “huge vote of confidence” by Professor Dermot Kelleher of TCD School of Medicine.