Associate Scientist, Engineering
About The Position
The Chemical Commercialization Technology (CCT) department, part of the company's Manufacturing Division, is seeking self-motivated individuals for an Associate Scientist, Engineering position. This role involves leveraging scientific/technical experience to develop safe and robust processes through process characterization, tech transfer, validation, filing, and supply support. The incumbent will provide scientific expertise in small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) process characterization, utilizing Quality Risk Management methodologies and statistical design of experiments. The position requires hands-on wet chemistry experimentation at laboratory bench and kilo lab scales, as well as technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities. The scientist must demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality compliance, including adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and participation in risk assessments, deviation investigations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
Requirements
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college/university
- Strong understanding of chemistry and/or chemical engineering fundamental concepts
- Desire to learn and engage in process scale-up and technology transfer, moving from laboratory to pilot plant or factory scale
- Desire to perform both laboratory experimentation and on-site support of scale-up activities and manufacturing operations
- Ability to work in the laboratories at the Rahway, New Jersey site with occasional domestic and international travel, as necessary
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and time management skills
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Analysis
- Deep Learning
- Experimentation
- GMP Compliance
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Maintenance Supervision
- Safety Awareness
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team
- Experience with process development in a laboratory, pilot-scale, or manufacturing environment
- Experience with developing and executing an experimental program to address issues with process design, robustness, or productivity for an existing product/process
- Familiarity with statistical design and analysis tools
- Familiarity with concepts and application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) ideally during pharmaceutical drug substance / drug product development and production, e.g. in a pilot and/or factory setting
Responsibilities
- Develop safe and robust processes through process characterization, tech transfer, validation, filing and supply support
- Provide scientific expertise in small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) process characterization work
- Learn and utilize Quality Risk Management methodologies and tools for statistical design of experiments
- Perform hands-on wet chemistry experimentation at the laboratory bench and kilo lab scales
- Conduct technology transfer to commercial manufacturing facilities
- Exhibit a mindset of safety and quality compliance
- Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Participate in risk assessments
- Participate in deviation investigations
- Participate in Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive (if applicable)
- Medical healthcare
- Dental healthcare
- Vision healthcare
- Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Compassionate days
- Sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
