Analytical Scientist

Veranova L P - Devens, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Devens, MA

About the position

The Analytical Scientist at Veranova is responsible for the design, development, qualification, validation, and implementation of analytical procedures to support research, GMP production, and stability testing. This role involves mentoring junior analysts, contributing quality ideas, and providing technical consultation to staff, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops efficient and selective analytical procedures (with emphasis on HPLC, GC, GC-MS and LC-MS) for assigned projects.
• Prepares qualification and validation protocols and reports for analytical procedures and instrumentation.
• Performs method qualification, validation, and sample analysis; reviews data packages.
• Documents all analyses per SOPs.
• Prepares high quality written documentations (notebooks, SOPs, and analytical procedures) and assists with regulatory documentation.
• Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form on research results and plans.
• Acts as a technical consultant for other staff at Veranova.
• Volunteers to assist with tasks not directly related to a specific project and independently applies scientific knowledge for the resolution of analytical challenges.
• Demonstrates initiative in handling responsibilities.
• Contributes to the technical growth of the department and company.
• Leads internal or external projects, interacts with clients.
• Participates in self-development activities.
• Carries out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• MS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year experience in a GMP environment.
• BS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, IC, spectroscopy, and wet chemistry.
• Experience in method development and validation for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Experience with titrations, KF, NMR, UV-VIS, FTIR, DSC and TGA.
• Experience mentoring staff members in an analytical department.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication with clients.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English-language chemical periodicals, scientific journals, and regulatory documents.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan, organize, and independently lead the analytical portion of a research program.
• Ability to successfully work with interdepartmental teams.