Analytical Chemist II

About the role

The Analytical Chemist II is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by performing analytical routine and non-routine testing in support of active pharmaceutical ingredients development or pharmaceutical manufacturing. This position may also be required to work on method development/method validation projects. Typical types of testing: assays (potencies, related substances, residual solvents, metals etc.), moisture content, identification, and various other wet chemistry based measurements. HPLC and/or GC based methodologies are commonly employed in the described testing, while other key methodologies applied include: titrations, UV, DSC, TGA, IR. Test methods employed may be compendial (i.e. USP, EP) or proprietary (client supplied or developed by Sterling). This person must have the ability to efficiently organize the routine work with minimum supervision and to properly evaluate and interpret generated data is required. The Analytical Chemist II must have a detailed understanding of the theoretical basis of the methods/experiments along with ability to troubleshoot equipment is also required. Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Sterling core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and stability samples using established test methods and procedures.
• Performs and coordinates testing for RO/DI water, compressed gas, and other environmental monitoring testing.
• Coordinates and facilitates shipment of samples to outside vendors for testing.
• Sets up various instrumentation for testing according to written test methods with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrates proficiency with HPLC, GC, LC-MS, IC