Product Development Chemist (R&D) Based in IE Bangpoo

Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited

Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited (Mueang Samut Prakan)

Samut Prakan, Thailand

Established in 1982, Mega Lifesciences public company limited is actively involved in helping millions of people have access to safe, effective, world class quality nutritional & herbal supplements, OTC and pharmaceutical products. From Thailand to the world, Mega is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing quality pharmaceutical, nutraceutical products and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Headquartered in Bangkok, we have our presence in more than 30 countries across the globe. At MEGA, We care for the customer – the doctor, the retailer & you. We care for “Human Wellness”; our first objective is to help people stay healthy. Our values are based on Truth, Trust, Respect and Freedom. Our way of life provides a learning environment wherein you change before you are forced to and help to build a Company that will live beyond each of us. We create value by marketing and selling medicines in developing countries. With two world class manufacturing facilities in Thailand and one in Australia, Mega operates over 30 countries employing 5,000 colleagues. At Mega you will drive your future and the future of this company.

About this position

Mega Lifesciences is looking for a Product Development Chemist (R&D) to work closely with Manager – Product Development/Director – Product Development in a fast-paced environment that will offer ample opportunity to learn and to expand your profile.

Responsibilities

As a Product Development Chemist (R&D), your key tasks are as below:
• Develop dosage forms in various categories, including nutraceuticals, herbal, and food formulations, under the guidance of the Product Development Manager/Director.
• Assist the Product Development Manager/Director with their work.
• Comply with and document entries from the Quality Assurance department.
• Enter information into the NPD system for each project.
• Conduct literature searches, preformulation and formulation studies, and maintain proper documentation.
• Carry out technology transfers of new formulations from the laboratory to the mega production facility or other locations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for new product development, including product promotion and taste evaluation discussions with the marketing team.
• Prepare product development reports, registration dossier documents, and manage the registration of technology transfer products.
• Assist the Product Development Manager/Director with regulatory queries.
• Maintain laboratory discipline.
• Assign tasks to lab assistants.
• Raise Change Controls, NCRs, and Deviations for the respective department.
• Prepare and propose updates to relevant procedures and SOPs based on current practices, and ensure their implementation.
• Handle customer complaints.
• Ensure GMP compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.

Requirements

Applications are invited from the candidates who meet the following criteria:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science and Technology (Fresh graduates are welcome).
• Experience in Food, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, or R&D is an advantage.
• Proficient in English.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willing to work in IE Bangpoo, Samut Prakan.