Job Description

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, PROVITA EUROTECH LTD in partnership with Queen's University Belfast have an exciting employment opportunity for a graduate to work on a project to develop the next generation of natural, antibiotic-free products designed to prevent and, if needed, treat infection in farmed animals. This is particularly relevant given the currently legislative restrictions concerning the use of antibiotics and the need to use viable alternatives.
This role will be delivered in partnership with the School of Pharmacy at Queen's University Belfast. During the initial stages of the project, the successful candidate will be primarily based at the School of Pharmacy. As the project progresses, later phases will involve working at the company's site in Omagh, Co. Tyrone. The specific timeframes for this will be agreed in advance with the appointed candidate.
The successful candidate will become part of a team within Provita Eurotech. Provita provides natural animal health products with key areas of interest in the treatment/prevention of infection; probiotics, colostrum, electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins. The company's continuous R&D strategy has allowed it to pioneer natural animal health products which aim to replace many antibiotic and traditional pharmaceutical approaches to improving animal health. Provita services both the domestic market and exports, predominantly the US and Japan with increasing supply into Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. This is covered by a small sales team in conjunction with national distributors.
This KTP will enable Provita to expand its business and reach into new markets globally.
Information about the Company partner can be found at: .
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Hold a higher degree MSc, MPhil in Pharmaceutical Science, Drug Delivery, Industrial Pharmaceutics or closely related subject
• Relevant experience of working in or working on projects for the pharmaceutical or medical device industries as part of a higher research degree or contract.

Applicants must adequately evidence how their experience can be applied to this post, using examples and dates where appropriate to demonstrate that they meet these requirements. It is not sufficient to simply list duties/skills/modules/assessment titles as evidence.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list.
A KTP role is the perfect launchpad for your career providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. One of the unique benefits to KTP is access to a substantial development budget and the support and guidance of Queen's world-class academics and researchers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely between academia and industry whilst developing your skills to run and manage projects.
Information about the KTP Programme can be found at: .
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
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