QC Analytical Chemist

About the role

Tris Pharma, Inc. is a leading privately-owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company with a focus on development and commercialization of innovative medicines in ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain and addiction addressing unmet patient needs. We have >150 US and International patents and market several branded ADHD products in the U.S. We also license our products in the US and ex-US markets. We have a robust pipeline of innovative products spanning neuroscience and other therapeutic categories employing our proprietary science and technology. Our Quality Control Department is growing and we have openings for QC Analytical Chemists at various levels requiring multiple levels of experience. These are 1st shift positions working Monday-Friday in our Monmouth Junction, NJ laboratories.

Essential Functions

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies, SOPs and state, federal and local laws
• Performs testing of raw materials, in-process (IP), finished products (FP) and/or stability sample (ST) samples including dissolution, assay, content/blend uniformity, particle size distribution and other tests according to the analytical methods, USP procedures in a regulated laboratory environment
• Chemist I also performs analytical method transfers and method verifications
• Analyzes and interprets test results
• Operates general analytical instruments during raw material, IP and FP testing such as High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra Violet visible spectroscopy (UV/Vis), automatic titration, Infra-Red Spectroscopy (IR), Atomic Absorption (AA), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and dissolution apparatus (Distek)
• Assists with the identification and troubleshooting of problems with instrumentation and analytical preparations
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations
• Adheres to GMPs and current Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)

Requirements

Associate QC Analytical Chemist - Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related science field and 0-3 years lab experience in a cGMP related industry. Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (i.e., UV, IR, HPLC, GC and/or dissolution instruments) in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or academic setting.

QC Analytical Chemist I - Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related science field and minimum 1-5 years lab experience in a cGMP related industry. Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (i.e., UV, IR, HPLC, GC and/or dissolution instruments) in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting. Strong hands-on experience performing and interpreting Related Compounds analysis (Impurity analysis). Demonstrated ability to apply good laboratory techniques while maintaining efficiencies required in a QC lab.

Chemist II - Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related science field and minimum 2-6 years lab experience in a cGMP related industry.

Chemist III - Bachelors degree in Chemistry or related science field and minimum 3-7 years lab experience in a cGMP related industry.

Pay

• Associate QC Analytical Chemist: $60-65k/yr
• QC Analytical Chemist I: $65-75k/yr
• Chemist II: $75-85k/yr
• Chemist III: $80-90k/yr
• Base salary offered is contingent on assessment of candidate's education and experience level relative to requirements of the position and a review of related industry standards and internal equity.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance
• 401K with match
• Life insurance
• Paid Company Holidays
• PTO
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups