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Analytical Scientist I
1 Year
Morristown, NJ
Max PR: $28.80
Shift: Mon - Fri- 9:00am
Description:
Job Title: Analytical Scientist I
DEPARTMENT/TEAM DESCRIPTION
Consumer Health Research & Development (R&D) Center in Morristown, NJ is focused on development of over-the-counter drug products in categories of Allergy, Cough & Cold, Pain & Cardio.
POSITION SUMMARY
Analytical Scientist I:
The Analytical Scientist I performs extensive laboratory work to support specialized software-based stability studies
The Analytical Scientist I, with minimum supervision, ensures all tests are completed on time, results are accurate, and all activities are documented. The Analytical Scientist I effectively present the results in the AD meetings.
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education Requirement(s):
- A bachelor’s degree in science, or international equivalent, with 3 years of proven Pharmaceutical Analytical Laboratory experience.
- A Master’s degree or higher in Science, or international equivalent, with 2 years of proven Pharmaceutical Analytical Laboratory experience.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs extensive laboratory work to support the specialized software-based stability studies for the determination of shelf-life of the drug product
- Write SOPs/guidelines/OI/reports related to the stability studies, specialized stability software and any other as needed.
- Must be able to perform the Assay method, Impurities method and dissolution method for the drug products
- Accurately and timely documents the experiments and results into the notebooks, ELN and LIMS (if required)
- With minimum supervision, manages projects to ensure all tests are completed on time, results are accurate, and all activities are documented.
- Effectively communicates to all stakeholders the analytical activities and findings.
- Follows SOPs/OIs and analytical laboratory practices to ensure the work quality and compliance
- Interacts with analysts on the data review to recommend appropriate corrections / modifications / improvements needed to build consistency with respect to documentation practice guideline
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILL & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a minimum of 2 year experience in the QC or R&D in pharmaceutical industry
- Must have Hands-on experience with Waters & Agilent HPLC / UPLC and dissolution apparatus (USP Type 1 and 2)
- Understands fundamental analytical chemistry and chromatography.
- Able to quickly learn specialized-stability studies software
- Able to troubleshoot testing and/or analytical method related issues.
- Understands and follows GMP / SOP requirements
- Familiar with analytical laboratory documentation practices
- Hands-on experience in using Waters Empower3 software would be a plus but not compulsory.
- Expertise in MS Office, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- This individual must be highly motivated, have a positive “can-do” attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a collaborative team player
- Practical knowledge and experience with application of analytical method development and method validation activities.
Preferences:
- Go the extra mile to get things done at high quality
- Ownership of the work
Salary : $28 - $29
