Experienced Raw Materials Scientist

About the role

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

• Perform complex HPLC, UPLC, GC, and other analytical testing, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Participate in, or assist with, test method validations.
• Analytical testing of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meters, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, Total Organic Carbon analyzers, viscometers, polarimeters, IR instruments, pycnometers, etc.
• Conduct onsite sampling of natural gases for customers, including cylinder preparation and leak checks as needed.
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for raw materials and finished products as required.
• Serve as backup for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Perform general QC laboratory equipment maintenance, maintain laboratory housekeeping, and assist in preparing the laboratory for audits.
• Afford QC Management, as needed, with investigations related to OOS results, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Ensure analytical results are accurate, reliable, and delivered within required timelines while following proper documentation protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required in Chemistry or a related field.
• Proficient in HPLC/UPLC, GC, spectroscopy (UV–Vis, FT‑IR), and wet chemistry techniques.
• Liquid chromatography method validation experience is required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of pharmaceutical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical environment is required.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with both abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient in computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and instrument‑manufacturer–based systems.
• Knowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 experience is a plus.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Mobility to work in both lab and office settings, and to use standard office and laboratory equipment.
• Stamina to sit for extended periods.
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Adequate hearing and speech to communicate in person or by telephone.

Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.