Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

The Scientist, Analytical Chemistry is a mid-level analytical scientist opportunity supporting the analytical development of pharmaceutical oral dosage form. Fulfills a critical role in supporting the analytical development and validation/verification and method transfer of testing methods for the Quality control laboratory, to characterize drug substance, raw materials, and drug products. The individual is a part of the Quality Control Technical Services (QCTS) team which perform release testing of API, Excipients/raw materials, In-process and Finished products and stability study, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculate and report results on applicable specification documents.

• Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specification, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Comply with cGMps, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situation. Assure compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution. Calibrate HPLC, Dissolution apparatus equipped with auto-sampler and /or in-line UV, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl-Fischer titrator.

• Develop and validate analytical methods (mostly LC and GC) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and dosage forms to be used in the analytical laboratory for routine analysis. Development and optimization of new and existing analytical methods for qualification, release testing of products.

• Provide training and guidance to laboratory analysts and group members aimed at developing technical capabilities. Expand analytical capabilities of the Analytical Group.

• Document steps followed during analysis execution, calculate and report results. Actively participate in investigation of laboratory results. Review laboratory analysis data for completeness, specification compliance, and compliance with company’s written policies.

• Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries.

• Evaluate, recommend and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation for testing

• Stays abreast of new developments in analytical technologies. Contributes to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance. Leads team members on assigned projects, as required. Participates and leads scientific discussions on projects with cross-functional team. Assist the laboratory supervisor with handling non-routine special projects requiring activities such as out-of-specification investigations and out-of-alert limit investigations in the laboratory.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in chemistry or other relevant pharmaceutical sciences - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) in chemistry or other relevant pharmaceutical sciences - Preferred

Experience:

• 3 years or more in pharmaceutical experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
• 1 year or more in pharmaceutical experience (with Master's Degree)

Specialized Knowledge:

• Broad knowledge of modern analytical equipment and techniques. Must possess in-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as spectrophotometric, dissolution and drug release, chromatographic techniques and measuring physical parameters (viscosity, particle size or droplet size by laser diffraction, melting point by DSC, water content by TGA, identification by XRPD, and other techniques). Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for analysis. Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory. Extensive experience in cGMP laboratory testing of pharmaceuticals. Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, Dissolution Apparatus, UV Spectrophotometer, FTIR, TLC, and MS. Method development and validation experience. Experience writing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods. Experience with regulatory document compilation.