R&D Chemist

Duties

• Support the development and testing of new products from concept through commercialization
• Prepare laboratory solutions and materials for research and development activities
• Perform routine testing of products under development
• Support and execute method validation studies
• Assist with the development and implementation of cleaning procedures
• Maintain and clean R&D and production equipment following R&D activities
• Cook up and fill line trials
• Cook up and ship test samples to outside laboratories
• Compile, analyze, and document R&D data, results, and observations
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and records
• Follow GMP/cGMP requirements and established laboratory procedures
• Support plant trials and other hands-on product development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field preferred
• Experience working in a chemical laboratory; manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of chromatography, formulation, and/or pharmaceutical equipment cleaning
• GMP/cGMP experience preferred