Researcher

Sterling Chemical Malta Ltd. is an Italian pharmaceutical company specialising in the development, optimization and manufacturing of high quality generic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Our purpose is to enhance people’s lives by developing innovative solutions to enable new treatment routes for critical diseases.

Sterling’s mission is to ensure the highest levels of excellence both in its business approach as well as in the development of highly skilled employees.

We are currently looking for a Researcher in the R&D department who will be responsible for organic synthesis study and execution and analytical method development, validation and testing of new products and related in-process controls in line with cGMP practices with an innovative approach.

The Position Requires:

• Responsible for new products and their development in lab through experimentation and literature review.


• Responsible for performing in process controls of the processes in production.


• Managing of troubleshooting activities, including the necessary experimental work in the lab.


• Development of analytical methods.


• Analyzing process deviations through investigation of the cause and effect, evaluating data out of limits and comparing each production output in order to implement an improvement.


• Guaranteeing the correct recording and reporting of the experimental activity by issuing the necessary documentation such as R&D reports.


• Guaranteeing the experimental support to the validation of new raw material suppliers.


• To provide support in the start-up of new processes and scale up / down of existing processes.


• To ensure lab safety and process safety.

The Selected Person Will be:

• In possession of a scientific degree ideally in Organic Chemistry or Pharmacy.


• Ideally experienced in a similar relevant role and exposed to LC and GC lab instruments.


• Knowledgeable in cGMP and quality systems.


• Strong is displaying analytical quantitative and qualitative skills.


• Creativity in the process of thinking and problem-solving.


• Diligent, self-motivated and with good attention to detail.


• Critical in reviewing reports and trials (experiments) results or analysis.


• An efficient communicator.


• Able to multi-task and respect deadlines.


• Driven, resilient and with a 'can do' attitude.


• Proficient in English.


• Capable of following standard operational procedures and able to work cautiously and safely.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary.


• A welcoming and inclusive environment.


• A state-of-the-art working facility.


• Medical check-ups.


• A culture where teamwork is priority.


• A meaningful job where all employees contribute towards improving people’s lives.


• A challenging role with an innovative company.

Sterling Chemical Malta Limited - KMP-94922