Scientist

About the role

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually. This Scientist role will contribute by developing and validating analytical methods to support bioequivalence and pharmacokinetics studies.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment, such as Mass Spectrometers and/or HPLCs for laboratory operation.
• Develop and validate analytical methods to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices to support bioequivalence and other pharmacokinetics studies with supervision.
• Document laboratory activity in accordance with established procedures.
• Review and write reports.
• Assist in troubleshooting analytical problems encountered during study runs.
• Serve as a scientific/technical information resource for junior laboratory staff.
• Review data and associated documentation for scientific soundness and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Write and revise analytical methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 4-7 years of experience. A Doctorate and 0-2 years experience, a Masters and 4 years experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 8 years experience preferred. A combination of experience and/or education will be considered.
• Knowledge of techniques and instrumentation employed in quantitative bioanalysis (e.g., HPLC, mass spectrometry, laboratory automation, sample preparation).
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.
• Good communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of common computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel) as well as instrument-specific control and data acquisition software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
• Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts.
• Ability to present to a group of departments.
• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
• Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

Benefits

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.