Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

About the role

The Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry is an entry-level position contributing to tasks associated with pharmaceutical analysis for drug product development. Preliminary activities include following schedules, compendia standards, and in-house standard operating procedures to analyze pharmaceutical drug substances, excipients, and drug product testing for release and stability samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specifications, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comply with cGMPs, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation for testing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry or related pharmaceutical sciences - Required
• Experience: 1 year or more in pharmaceutical experience
• Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of US FDA-cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); Understanding of analytical chemistry and analytical laboratory procedures; Background of modern analytical laboratory techniques and use of HPLC, GC, TLC, UV, and analytical equipment; Some knowledge of analytical method development; Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for analysis; Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory; Some experience in cGMP laboratory testing of pharmaceuticals.

Benefits

Amneal offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that includes above-market, diverse, and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees, as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life's many other commitments and opportunities.

Pay

The base salary for this position ranges from $68,000 to $85,000 per year. Amneal ranges reflect the Company's good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Schedule

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