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Galenic Formulation Technician - R&D

On-site in Tres Cantos·Full-time·Added 5 days ago

Cantabria Labs

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Cantabria Labs doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in Tres Cantos
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Titulación: Grado/Licenciatura en Farmacia, Química, Ingeniería Química, Biotecnología o similar.” — per the ad.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Cantabria Labs, we are committed to generating a positive impact on society and on our employees. To ensure this, we have integrated into our culture a series of programs and benefits, including:

Company-subsidized health insurance.

Onboarding and Buddy Program so that your incorporation into the Cantabria Labs family is a simple, efficient, and warm experience.

Flexible compensation program; with options for health insurance for family members, childcare vouchers, etc.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Degree: Bachelor's/Licentiate in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or similar. A Master's in Pharmaceutical Development, Galenic Development, Pharmaceutical Technology, or related fields will be valued. (Having a completed doctoral thesis will be valued)
• Valuable complementary training: GMP, ICH Q8/Q9/Q10, process validation, design of experiments (DoE).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation in an R&D environment.
• Demonstrable experience in different pharmaceutical dosage forms (solids, liquids, semisolids, or sterile).
• Experience in GMP regulated environments.

The role

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For our R&D department located in Tres Cantos, we are looking for a pharma galenic formulation Technician with demonstrable experience in the sector.

What you'll do

Main duties:

Formulation development

Design and execute preformulation trials (excipient-active ingredient compatibility, solubility, forced stability, degradation studies).
Develop formulations in the following pharmaceutical dosage forms:
Oral solids: tablets (coated, modified release, orally disintegrating), capsules (hard and soft), granules, powders, sachets.
Liquids: solutions, suspensions, syrups, oral emulsions.
Semisolids: creams, ointments, gels, unguents, pastes.
Sterile / parenteral forms: injectables (solutions, suspensions, lyophilized), eye drops.
Special forms: aerosols, inhalers (MDI/DPI), suppositories, ovules, transdermal patches, modified release systems.
Select excipients and establish technical specifications for raw materials.
Scale up formulations from laboratory to pilot plant (scale-up).

Testing and characterization

Perform physicochemical testing: pH, viscosity, density, hardness, friability, disintegration, dissolution, content/mass uniformity, osmolality, particle size, rheology.
Execute and document stability studies (ICH: accelerated, intermediate, long-term conditions).
Collaborate with Quality Control and Analytical departments for the development of associated analytical methods.

Documentation and regulations

Prepare and update protocols, development reports, master formulas, and manufacturing sheets.
Draft technical documentation for registration dossiers (CTD Module 3 - Quality).
Comply with and document under GMP/GLP regulations, standard operating procedures (SOP), and good laboratory practices.

Equipment and laboratory management

Handling and maintenance of formulation equipment: mixers, granulators, tablet presses, capsule fillers, homogenizers, reactors, lyophilizers, etc.
Calibration and qualification of equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ) in collaboration with Metrology.
Management of raw materials, samples, and traceability in the laboratory.

Interdepartmental collaboration
Work in a coordinated manner with the Analytical, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Packaging departments.
Participate in technology transfer to the production plant.
Support in the resolution of incidents/deviations and in the implementation of CAPAs.

About Cantabria Labs

Cantabria Labs is a Spanish pharmaceutical company specializing in dermatology, nutrition, and dietary supplements. Founded in Santander, Spain, the company has grown into an international player with a presence in over 90 countries, offering products under brands like Heliocare, Endocare, and Neoretin. With a strong focus on research and development, Cantabria Labs operates in the pharma and nutraceutical sectors, employing a significant workforce across its global operations.

In Spain, Cantabria Labs maintains its headquarters in Santander and has a strong commercial network, including roles in pharmacy visits, e-retail, and R&D. The company is known for its collaborative and innovative work culture, with a strong emphasis on scientific excellence and product quality. For international professionals, Cantabria Labs offers opportunities in a growing multinational environment, with roles that may require Spanish language proficiency, especially in sales and field positions, while R&D and digital roles may be more accessible to international talent.

Industry: Pharma
Founded: 1975
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Santander, Spain
In Spain: Santander, Madrid, Barcelona
Website: cantabrialabs.com

Good to know if you are moving

Cantabria Labs is headquartered in Santander, a coastal city in northern Spain, offering a high quality of life and a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company operates in over 90 countries, providing opportunities for international career growth and exposure to global markets.
R&D roles, such as the Técnico/a de Formulación Galénica, may be suitable for international candidates with a background in pharmaceutical sciences, though Spanish language skills are often required for most positions.
Field sales roles (e.g., Delegado/a Visita Farmacias) require strong Spanish language skills and knowledge of the local pharmacy network, making them less accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Cantabria Labs offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation, and the company is known for its employee development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Cantabria Labs is today a leading brand in dermatological prescription in Europe, whose purpose is to improve people's health and quality of life. Its presence in more than 80 countries has earned it international renown and support. Today it is recognized by the Healthcare sector both for its innovations and scientific backing, as well as for the closeness and entrepreneurial spirit of its more than 1,000 employees.

At Cantabria Labs, we carry entrepreneurial, nonconformist, and cheerful genes in our DNA, with the aim of offering society products to live life with greater quality: "celebrate life".

We are passionate about restless, innovative, and close people, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We consider all applicants for our job openings.

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