RD Chemist External Advert

25/04/2025

Medichem Manufacturing (Malta) Ltd and Combino Pharm (Malta) Ltd form part of the Medichem group, a Spanish pharmaceutical organization which develops and manufactures both active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms.

Medichem specialises in active pharmaceutical ingredients, while Combino Pharm is focused on solid oral generic pharmaceutical products. The organization provides high quality medicinal substances and products for the worldwide market, with special emphasis on Europe and the US.

The two factories are located side-by-side in the Hal Far Industrial Estate, hold EU GMP certification and US FDA approval, and have been operating here in Malta for 20 years.

We are currently looking for a new team member for the following role:

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST

We are looking for an R&D Chemist within the R&D Department at Medichem Manufacturing (Malta) Ltd. who will be responsible for supporting the development, scale-up and validation of industrial processes working in our laboratories. The person will be expected to perform analysis and operate modern analytical instrumentation to acquire analytical data for materials synthesized as part of the research program, validation and investigation.

The Position Requires:

  • Performing synthetic lab-scale trials in support of the development of new API Processes, investigations, Process Validations, Process Optimisations and Second Source Evaluations.
  • Performing Chromatographic (HPLC, UPLC and GC) Analysis & Non-Chromatographic (KF, Pot. Assay, IR, and other) analysis in support of the development of new API Processes, investigations, Process Validations,
  • Process Optimisations and Second Source Evaluations.
  • He/she will be capable of critical problem solving by applying chemical principles, theories and techniques to complex chemical scenarios.
  • The ability to work as part of a team, together with the capacity for independent thinking and unsupervised work is essential.
  • Supporting the day-to-day activities related to the ordinary and extra-ordinary maintenance and of laboratory equipment, including qualifications and upgrades of the laboratory.

Selected Person Will: 

  • In possession of a higher qualification in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical science.
  • Previous experience is considered an asset.
  • Extremely organised and possess excellent communications skills.
  • Able to think critically and a good problem solver.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated and have excellent attention to detail.
  • Results oriented and will display an attitude that reflects our Company values.

What Does Medichem Offer You:

  • Continuous opportunity for professional growth and training.
  • A competitive salary.
  • Health insurance.
  • Medical check-ups.
  • A culture where teamwork is priority.
  • A positive working environment with an employee focused approach.
  • Job security.

We have entrusted Mdina Partners to handle applications on our behalf. Your CV will not be recorded in their database and will be treated in strict confidence for the purpose of this vacancy.