Analytical Associate Scientist

Merck•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Scientist will analyze samples from the Process and Analytical Development (PAD), related paperwork, troubleshooting analysis techniques, general laboratory tasks, and work on (and solve) problems independently with little guidance. They will analyze and troubleshoot the use of HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR and XRPD, among other instrumentation, along with wet chemical assays is essential. The Senior Associate Scientist will develop, or direct the development, of analytical methods to support PAD for eventual validation and or use in cGMP. The Senior Associate Scientist will review and evaluate analytical data for identification of PAD products, intermediates and raw materials and related paperwork. The Senior Associate Scientist will maintain project timing and interact with clients to assure project goals are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related Life Science discipline
5+ years experience in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions OR Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related Life Science discipline

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work in an Analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals
Adequate technical writing skills to generate development reports

Responsibilities

Develop and validate analytical test methods for products, intermediates, and raw materials.
Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, DSC, TGA, IR, MS, NMR, XRPD, and related instrumentation and interpret analytical data.
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical problems with minimal guidance.
Document laboratory activities accurately and review, interpret, and report analytical data.
Support the development of specifications for products, intermediates, and raw materials.
Transfer analytical methods to Quality Control and train personnel on equipment and procedures.
Install, qualify, calibrate, maintain, and verify analytical and related laboratory equipment.
Prepare and evaluate protocols, reports, SOPs, and other documentation while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.