Sr Chemist

Responsibilities

• Provide chemistry technical support to released and emerging products, including method execution, data interpretation, and material- and process-related investigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver business and technical objectives.
• Conduct exploratory research to generate new knowledge and potential products.
• Develop research proposals that provide a technically and economically sound basis for new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical or physical testing techniques.
• Recommend utilization of results, adjustments to project scope, or termination of projects based on technical findings.
• Plan and execute larger, moderately complex assignments independently under limited supervision; lead small projects or processes as needed.
• Perform sample preparation, testing, and data generation using a range of analytical instrumentation; operate and troubleshoot analytical equipment.
• Lead and/or perform analytical test method development, transfer, qualification, and validation.
• Lead and/or perform studies supporting process characterization, optimization, and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance within the job area.
• Develop strong partnerships and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Act as a technical mentor by providing guidance, coaching, training, and review of work performed by less-experienced professionals.
• Support day-to-day operations of the R&D analytical laboratory, including inventory management, supply ordering, instrument maintenance, and implementation of lab safety practices.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years of relevant experience.
• Nice to have: Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related technical field; 5+ years of experience in R&D within medical devices or pharmaceutical industries; industry experience with new product development and sustaining project support; expertise in combination device analytical test method development and validation (for example, HPLC, GC, dissolution, bioassay); formulation and testing experience with adhesives; cyanoacrylates preferred; expertise with analytical instrumentation, including troubleshooting (for example, dissolution USP apparatuses, HPLC?DAD, GPC, GC?FID/MS, Karl Fischer, FT?IR, UV?Vis); strong problem-solving capabilities; solid oral and written communication skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and lead projects; experience in moderate and complex data analyses using statistical techniques; experience using chromatography software such as Empower and MassHunter; experience using common electronic documentation software (for example, MAP, Agile, or equivalent).