Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Research

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Research to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting chemical and physical analyses in support of the development of a manufacturable multisource pharmaceutical product. You will provide analytical support for the release of registration materials in support of regulatory submissions and assist with analytical method validation and transfer activities. You will work closely with Senior and Principal Scientists in the Analytical Research team and Formulation Development team.

Responsibilities

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Performs assigned analytical tasks in support of product development, registration lot release, pre and post regulatory submission activities.
• Performs activities within assigned timelines and in compliance with cGXP's, and company practices and procedures.
• Follows work instructions, SOPs, and company practices.
• Documents analytical activities and results accurately, in a timely manner, and right-first time while maintaining integrity of data.
• Performs assigned tasks in support of process changes (e.g., processes, procedures, etc.) within assigned timelines.
• Communicates effectively with peers and supervisor about the status of assigned tasks, keeping the supervisor constantly updated.
• Follows written analytical procedures.
• Identifies execution challenges of analytical methods and supports troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as chemistry or pharmacology.

Qualifications

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them.

• 6 months or more of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including but not limited to the following:
• Experience with analytical techniques for API: UV/Vis, IR, pH meter, wet chemistry techniques, GC, and HPLC.
• Experience with analytical techniques for Product: UV/VIS, dissolution, pH meter, wet chemistry techniques, and HPLC.
• Experience in c-GXP analytical laboratories.
• Inhalation Testing experience.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay, with Hikma matching 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date), with additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries.
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date).
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Wellbeing rewards program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.