MD Analytical Scientist I - 1st Shift
About The Position
Provides scientific and analytical support for cGMP laboratory work, including developing new analytical methods and improving existing methods. The role develops scientifically valid testing methods for incoming raw materials and products; prepares standard operating procedures, justifications, investigations, and testing methods in compliance with company policies and cGMPs; and performs laboratory work and reference searches to support product analyses and development. The scientist trains and mentors QC analytical laboratory staff, transfers methods to on-site and satellite QC laboratories, and verifies and applies official and published analytical methods. The role also troubleshoots analytical and QC testing issues, develops procedures to separate and isolate active components or strength markers for use as reference standards, researches natural products and analytical methods, and identifies opportunities to improve testing efficiency and reduce costs. The position follows safety and GMP requirements and supports safe laboratory and production operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school in a laboratory science field, such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or nutritional science; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- At least three years of industry laboratory experience, including at least one year of method development.
- Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures, and instrumentation.
- Hands-on instrumental analysis experience, such as with analytical balances, pH meters, FTIR, NIR, HPLC, LC-MS, HPTLC, GC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, or UV-Vis.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret product specifications, departmental instructions, procedure manuals, scientific literature, and technical procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and discuss issues with managers, scientists, and coworkers.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
- Strong time management, attention to detail, listening, decision-making, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, lead cross-functional teams on short- and long-term projects, and work professionally with peers and management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with database management systems such as Oracle, LIMS, and Epicor.
- Familiarity with nutraceutical and herbal products and their applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop scientifically valid testing methods for incoming raw materials and products, including methods addressing identity, purity, strength, composition, and limits on contaminants and adulterants.
- Write standard operating procedures, justifications, investigations, and testing methods in compliance with company policies, procedures, and cGMPs.
- Perform laboratory work and reference searches in analytical chemistry, chemistry, and biochemistry to support product analyses and development.
- Provide training and mentoring to QC analytical laboratory staff.
- Execute method transfers to the on-site QC laboratory and satellite locations.
- Verify, adopt, and apply official analytical methods, such as AOAC and USP methods, and other published methods to raw materials and finished products.
- Troubleshoot and solve technical problems in analytical method development and regular QC testing.
- Develop procedures for separating and isolating active components or strength markers for use in innovative analytical methods and as reference standards.
- Obtain information about natural products and analytical determination procedures from scientific literature, conferences, seminars, and the Internet.
- Develop procedures to reduce costs and increase efficiency in new and existing testing methodologies.
- Comply with safety and GMP requirements and participate in the safety program, including training, reporting hazards and concerns, communicating safety information, and following the company safety management plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
