Principal Scientist-Analytical Research & Development (ARD)

Veranova L P • Devens, MA

79d • $140,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with more than 8 years’ experience in a GMP environment.
• MS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with more than 10 years’ experience in a GMP environment.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in method development and validation for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Experience with Process Development of APIs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in oligonucleotides and/or peptides.
• Experience with common analytical techniques such as: HPLC/UPLC, GC, NMR, UV, KF, FTIR, XRPD, LC-MS, GC-MS and ICP-MS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of phase-appropriate analytical methods in compliance with ICH and Health Authority guidelines.
• Independently, detects and solves complex problems of high technical difficulty.
• Perform release and stability testing on starting materials, intermediates, and API for both development and GMP samples.
• Author and review technical documents including method qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports for analytical procedures.
• Prepares and reviews scientific reports for both internal and external entities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients, providing project updates and solving technical challenges in real time.
• Responsible for contributing to audit readiness and for participating in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed.
• Ensures work in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including but not limited to GMP, DEA, FDA, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits.
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Attractive 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship.
• Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree