Research & Development Specialist ( Animal Health)

Research & Development Specialist (Animal Health)

Full‑time position.

Position Summary

The R&D Specialist supports and collaborates with the R&D Team on product development and formulation, performs daily R&D activities, and maintains and monitors all documents related to the R&D process.

Job Scope

• Assist in the research and development of new products and protocols
• Material qualification and accreditation
• Product costing
• Perform SAP transactions as required to support SBUs directly linked to R&D processes
• Consolidation and safe‑keeping of research and related studies
• Re‑formulate products and redirect manufacturing processes as needed
• Generate, preserve, and revise master production documents as necessary
• Troubleshoot problems regarding materials, processes, products, and related activities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process troubleshooting activities, including re‑processing with advanced product formulas and recommending appropriate inclusion levels for commercial production
• Ensure that monitoring parameters such as chemical analysis recovery, physical and testing conformity, commercial batch conformance to re‑processing guides, stability (if necessary), and compilation of test results are met
• Perform SAP transactions for raw material reservation/requisition for developmental products and trial batches
• Conduct studies, reviews, and pre‑qualification of alternative raw material sources to existing product components, recommend resolutions, and document recommendations
• Conduct research activities and organize researched data, hand‑outs, and dossiers that support commercial trouble‑shooting or product enhancement
• Perform supporting trial testing parallel to commercial trouble‑shooting to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions, and assist in product complaint investigation
• Prepare master production documentation for re‑processing formulations and their registration with the Document Control Center (DCC)
• Conduct pilot‑scale and production‑scale batch trials and technology transfer for new products developed
• Play a vital role in the developmental project’s first three commercial process validation runs, including documentation and change control
• Prepare documents required by regulatory authorities for product registration
• Create and revise SOPs as needed
• Collate and prepare product quality reviews
• Maintain the Master Batch Production Record (MBPR) file and ensure all supporting documents are attached
• Requisition office and laboratory supplies pertinent to departmental activities
• Report monthly developmental progress and coordinate meetings with manufacturing departments
• Maintain inventory management of glassware and RPDD laboratory equipment, including preventive maintenance and calibration
• Act as authorized signatory for documents in the absence of the R&D Manager, such as product labels, costing approvals, MBPR/MPDR approvals, and raw/packaging material accreditation
• Represent the department at scheduled and unscheduled meetings, and conduct technical presentations or supplier product presentations in the absence of the R&D Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of B.S. Chemistry, B.S. Chemical Engineering, B.S. Pharmacy, or Industrial Pharmacy; other science related courses may apply with at least 2 years of relevant R&D experience in the pharmaceutical and veterinary industries. A professional board license is an advantage.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of computer operations and software
• Knowledge of cGMP and ISO principles and implementation

Other Requirements

• Responsible, hardworking, analytical, resourceful, result‑oriented, honest, and trustworthy
• Pro‑active and adaptable to all types of situations and personalities
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Leadership and supervisory skills

Experience

• Preferably 3 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical/veterinary laboratory performing product study, process development, and commercial processing. Must understand validation processes from start to end.

Job Location

Location details available upon request.