Associate Scientist, Analytical R&D

About the role

The Scientist-I position is an entry level role that contributes to tasks associated with pharmaceutical analysis intended for drug product development. Preliminary activities include following schedules, direction of compendia standards and in-house standard operating procedures to analyze pharmaceutical drug substance, excipients, and drug product testing for release and stability samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis for pharmaceutical drug-substances, excipients and drug products using USP/NF, EP, in-house test methods and standard protocols, maintaining full compliance with all applicable US FDA - cGMP regulations and internal SOPs.
• Utilize techniques of Spectrophotometry, HPLC, GC, dissolution, and wet chemistry tests in accordance with the USP.
• Interpret and communicate analytical results.
• Contribute to technical problem solving and troubleshooting as needed.
• Contribute towards optimizing laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry or related science – 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.

Pay

The base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 per year.

Benefits

In addition, Amneal offers a short‑term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance‑based award, with this position within the first 12 months.