Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

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Your Role

An Associate Scientist in the Analytical Development group is responsible for the analysis of samples from Process and Analytical Development (PAD), related paperwork, troubleshooting analysis issues, and general laboratory tasks. Analysis involves the use of HPLC, GC, LCMS, DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR and XRPD, among other instrumentation, along with wet chemical assays. The Associate Scientist is responsible for transferring and evaluation of analysis techniques used to release starting materials, intermediates, and final products as well as in-process controls. The Associate Scientist may be responsible for developing or assisting in the development of analytical methods to support Development for eventual validation. Working with colleagues in PAD, the Associate Scientist is part of a team of professionals advancing pharmaceutical candidates to cGMP manufacturing. The Associate Scientist has a good foundation in general practice and concepts of their scientific/technical discipline. Demonstrates an ability to execute experiments and displays a developing judgment in scientific and technical situations. The Associate Scientist is recognized as an individual contributor in the scientific and technical areas within PAD. Specific responsibilities include:

• Analytically test non-GMP final products, intermediates, and raw materials. Testing will involve the use of HPLC, GC, LCMS, DSC, TGA, FTIR, NMR and XRPD among other tests and instruments
• Properly document lab work
• Transfer and evaluate analytical test methods from the customer
• Work in a safe manner and maintain the cleanliness of the work environment
• Interpretation of analytical data (including HPLC, GC, FT-IR, 1H NMR, MS)
• Assist with maintenance and calibrate/verify analytical and related equipment
• May develop test methods for products, intermediates and raw materials
• Work on and solve problems of moderate scope
• Perform job responsibilities with some guidance
• Write reports, protocols, SOP’s and other documentation
• Work with clients (internal and external) to achieve project goals
• Work in accordance with FDA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, DOT, and other regulatory agency guidelines
  
  

Physical Attributes

• Talk, hear, taste and smell
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and push and pull heavy materials to complete assignments, and lift more poundage with assistance
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, adjust focus and read CRTS/computer monitors
• Work near moving mechanical parts, and wear appropriate protective gear, (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suites, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment “PPE” to protect themselves from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors or airborne particles.
• Work with highly potent/hazardous materials requiring the utilization of proper personal protective equipment which could include half/full face respirators, Saranex and/or Tyvek suits with powered respiration
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other scientific discipline
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

RSREMD

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