Scientist, Analytical Research and Development (Onsite)
About the role
The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science, and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. In your role as Scientist, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) activities such as release and stability testing to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
- Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA principles.
- Troubleshoot and investigate any challenges associated with the GMP testing through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams and/or Quality stakeholders.
- Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
- Perform data entry, data review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
- Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners such as Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
- Support compliance audit/inspection activities.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science with at least 3 years relevant industry experience, or some relevant industry experience for applicants with a MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences.
Required skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions
- Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Development
- Analytical Method Development
- Analytical Reports
- Assay
- Cell-Based Assays
- Chemistry
- Chromatography
- Drug Formulations
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Laboratory Techniques
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Product Formulation
- Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)
Preferred skills
- Hands-on experience in GMP operations
- Advanced chromatographic separation science
- Dissolution
- Spectroscopy analysis
- Other analytical techniques
- Experience with Empower
- Data science
- LCMS
Pay
The salary range for the primary location (Rahway, NJ) is $87,300.00 – $137,400.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Schedule and location
Primary location: Rahway, NJ, USA. Travel requirements: 10%. No relocation offered. No visa sponsorship. Shift: not indicated. Flexible work arrangements: not applicable. Valid driving license not required. Hazardous materials: N/A.