Pharmaceutical Engineer

McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a subsidiary of McGuff Company, Inc.) is an FDA registered and ISO 9001 certified company with a reputation for outstanding commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

As a dedicated member of the healthcare community, we have openings for individuals willing to work in a dynamic and challenging environment that is designed to provide opportunities for personal growth and development. Join us as we continue to improve our current products as well as identify and develop new product lines under a quality system designed to exceed customer expectations.

McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc. currently has an opening for a Pharmaceutical Engineer within our Manufacturing Division located in Santa Ana, CA.

Description/Key Responsibilities:

• Support drug product process development.
• Coordinate studies required for product development projects
• Qualification and validation of processes, equipment, and facilities including authoring technical protocols and reports.
• "Hands-On" support with equipment and processes which requires a strong mechanical aptitude
• Coordinate documentation required for process implementation and changes associated with new product introductions
• Select, design, and implement new or replacement process technology
• Develop a complete and detailed understanding of current production processes. This will include direct hands on training and performance of production activities such as container/closure processing, filling, capping, compounding, etc?
• Resolve production process and equipment issues through established process improvement systems.

The Engineer will provide technical support to the product development team in developing drug products and manufacturing processes. Such product development will require applying fundamental engineering principles to new products, process, and development technologies. The Engineer will participate in activities through all phases of development including concept design, lab scale testing, pilot scale development, and process transfer to full scale production.

Other responsibilities will include resolving technical issues with the current manufacturing processes/equipment and hands on participation in ongoing manufacturing activities. In addition, the engineer will support manufacturing operations through trending analysis, identifying potential areas for improvement, defining corrective and preventive actions, etc?

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• The preferred candidate will have 2 to 5 years of direct work experience in the Pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis in supporting product development of drug products. This will include knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, experience in Engineering and pharmaceutical production/development, and good technical writing skills. The individual must exhibit good oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, be well-organized and able to work in teams as well as independently.

At McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc., we offer excellent compensation and benefits programs that reflect our goal to be a competitive and supportive employer. McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and 401K retirement plans.

Interested candidates please indicate "Engineer" on your cover letter or resume and include salary history. Resumes without salary history will not be considered. You may either fax your resume to (877) 444-1155 or send via email to chris@mcguff.com. No telephone calls please.