Analytical Chemistry Specialist

PerkinElmer • Collegeville, PA

3d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. The qualified candidate will take an active role in supporting drug development by applying a variety of analytical methodologies to support physical and chemical characterization of drug substances (including raw materials and intermediates) and drug products. Working knowledge and ability to operate analytical (e.g., HPLC-MS, GC-MS, spectroscopy) and physical (e.g., particle size, dissolution) techniques used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products is desired.

Requirements

• BA/BS Chemistry or related field
• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience either in a GMP lab environment, or an academic or industrial research lab.
• Ability to meet project milestones under general supervision, manage expectations for specific projects, ensure delivery of technology/transfer/submission-ready technology, data and documents.
• Experience in problem-solving skills and instrument trouble-shooting.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory notebook practices.
• Experience with a wide-variety of software and information systems (e.g. electronic lab notebooks, Empower and LIMS).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and ability to operate analytical (e.g., HPLC-MS, GC-MS, spectroscopy) and physical (e.g., particle size, dissolution) techniques used for the characterization of pharmaceutical substances and products is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory work in support of analytical testing of pharmaceutical projects with some experience in any of the following analytical methodologies: preparative and/or analytical chromatography, KF, particle size, dissolution, or mass spectrometry.
• Job responsibilities may include analytical method development and validation; stability and release testing; testing to support pharmaceutical development efforts; documentation of experimental results; direct interaction with project team members including presentation of data; critical review of data; preparation of technical reports; and evaluation of new instrumentation or analytical techniques.
• The individual should also be proficient with a wide-variety of software and information systems.
• The ability to troubleshoot and maintain analytical equipment is an important skill as the role may doubly serve as a frontline specialist.
• The colleague must be able to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree