Analytical Chemist- Small Molecule

Summary

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of comprehensive analytical chemistry policies, programs and practices;
• May provide feedback and guidance to clients regarding the analysis of raw materials, drug products and/or devices utilizing complex to specialized professional and technical knowledge of analytical chemistry/small molecule formulation development or related equipment, testing, and procedures;
• May design and develop robust analytical methods for small molecule pharmaceutical drug products for early-stage clinical trials;
• Ensures all activities adhere to SOP's, regulatory guidelines, GLP and GMP standards;
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Analytical Development department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team;
• Serves as a lead to staff to include providing work direction, guidance, and training;
• Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing comprehensive types of forms, documents, databases, related materials and information;
• Provides complex to specialized review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results;
• Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related analytical chemistry/formulation information on an as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients;
• Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods, and instrumentation, as required;
• Provides complex to specialized analysis, interpretation and counsel to clients, staff, management, and functional leaders regarding analytical chemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change;
• Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/formulation information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients;
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or a closely related field. Three to five (3-5) years of experience, including experience with early phase small molecule pharmaceutical product development, specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master's or PhD degree is strongly preferred.
• Required Knowledge and Skills: Complex to specialized principles, practices, and techniques related to an analytical development laboratory supporting early phase small molecule pharmaceutical product development. Broad understanding of the administration and oversight of analytical chemistry laboratory programs, policies, and procedures. Broad understanding of GMP/FDA/ICH regulations related analytical testing of small molecule pharmaceuticals. Understanding of broad testing analytical instrumentation, equipment, and calibration. Computer applications and systems related to the work (chromatography data systems, LIMS, etc.). Principles and practices needed to serve as an effective project team member. Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Required Skills: Performing complex to specialized professional-level analytical chemistry functions in a variety of project applications. Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations (GMP, FDA, ICH). Overseeing and administering broad and varied analytical chemistry/formulation functions. Ability to operate and train others in analytical instruments and manufacturing equipment. Training others in policies and procedures related to the work. Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects. Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment. Preparing advanced to expert functionals reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines. Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted during the work. Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department. Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various individuals contacted in the work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.