Scientist MRI

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist MRI to join an advanced analytical characterization team within a leading pharmaceutical R&D environment. In this laboratory-based role, you will contribute to the development and application of innovative MRI methodologies to support pharmaceutical product development, formulation research, and drug-delivery technologies.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts, you will generate critical insights into the behavior, performance, and functionality of pharmaceutical materials and dosage forms using state-of-the-art MRI and NMR technologies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of analytical science, imaging technology, and pharmaceutical innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate MRI methods for pharmaceutical materials, formulations, and dosage forms.
• Establish MRI workflows that complement CT-based characterization techniques.
• Investigate water ingress and hydration kinetics in tablets, capsules, gels, and complex formulations to understand disintegration, swelling, diffusion, and dissolution mechanisms.
• Evaluate coating performance and capsule functionality, including integrity, permeability, delayed-release behavior, and release-controlling film properties.
• Support the characterization of drug-delivery devices through non-destructive imaging of internal movement, fluid distribution, filling and emptying behavior, and functional performance.
• Study sedimentation, phase separation, and resuspendability of suspensions and dispersed systems.
• Translate imaging data into actionable scientific insights that support formulation and process development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across formulation development, analytical sciences, material sciences, and product performance testing.
• Contribute to the development of internal expertise, best practices, SOPs, and data interpretation frameworks for MRI-based characterization.
• Perform basic solid-state NMR experiments where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, and GMP requirements.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• A PhD is considered an asset but is not required.
• Hands-on experience with pre-clinical MRI instrumentation is strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting imaging and spectroscopic data and presenting complex findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of solid-state NMR is a strong advantage.
• Background in organic chemistry is considered a plus.
• Affinity with advanced analytical instrumentation and scientific problem-solving.

Competencies

• Strong scientific curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Self-driven, proactive, and creative mindset.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Flexible, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Sense of ownership and urgency in delivering high-quality scientific results.

What You'll Gain

• A challenging role within a cutting-edge pharmaceutical R&D organization.
• Exposure to advanced MRI and NMR technologies.
• Opportunities to collaborate with internationally recognized scientific experts.
• A dynamic environment focused on innovation, research excellence, and continuous learning.
• The chance to contribute directly to the development of next-generation pharmaceutical products and drug-delivery systems.