Analytical R&D Supervisor

Polysciences, Inc.•Warrington Township, PA

4d•$114,200 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ott Scientific is seeking an experienced Analytical R&D Supervisor to lead their R&D analytical team in a state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will lead a team of analytical chemists who collaborate with R&D synthetic chemists, customers, and the QC team. Responsibilities include developing, documenting, and validating reproducible analytical methods, along with further expanding analytical capabilities. The position also includes working closely with R&D synthetic chemists to improve understanding of reactions and solve problems encountered to improve products and processes.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry – Organic chemistry or Analytical chemistry preferred.
3+ years’ experience developing and validating analytical methods in a ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 environment.
3+ years’ experience leading a team of analytical scientists developing and validating analytical methods
Must have hands on experience working with at least 3 of cGMP analytical methods, and analyzing samples using LCMS, GCMS, NMR, GPC, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Viscometers, etc.
Extensive knowledge of analytical equipment, analytical methods, and data analysis.
Adept and experienced at maintaining and troubleshooting analytical instruments.
Excellent communication skills with the analytical team, other internal teams, customers, reports, protocols
Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficient with Agilent & Waters LCMS & GCMS software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Team organization and motivation skills and experience
Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with customers is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 2 – 4 analytical chemists developing and validating cGMP analytical methods, and analyzing samples using LCMS, GCMS, NMR, GPC, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Viscometers, etc.
Create an inclusive environment where team members are engaged, motivated, and increasing their analytical skills, knowledge, and analytical method development and validation capabilities in a regulated environment (ISO 13485).
Write well-organized method development reports and protocols for method validation.
Collaborate with R&D synthesis chemists to investigate and understand reaction outcomes, help solve issues encountered during synthesis route selection, process development, and scale-up.
Lead preparation of proposals and timelines for developing and validating new analytical methods.
Provide training and guidance for new methods being implemented or transferred to the QC team.
Communicate with customers to help determine appropriate analyses for their products, refine analytical methods, and provide results in reports and presentations.
Identify, recommend, and lead the purchase of instruments that further expand the team’s ability to understand reactions and increase the company’s product characterization capabilities.
Communicate with equipment providers to select and purchase new instruments, refine analytical methods, schedule service, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Lead the maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments in the analytical laboratory to minimize downtime.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment in the R&D analytical laboratory.
Coordinate with internal synthesis, analytical, QC and production teams to meet project and company objectives.
Manage analytical project timelines and deliverables and provide updates on progress made and challenges encountered.