Scientist I - Chemistry
About The Position
The Scientist I (Chemistry) performs routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing. Common techniques include HPLC, TOC, UV, osmolality, density, and pH. Testing may use compendial methods, such as USP and EP methods, or proprietary methods supplied by a client or developed by the company. The role requires evaluating and interpreting data, reviewing laboratory results for technical accuracy, and understanding the theoretical basis of methods and experiments. The position is 100% on-site and works the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel of up to 5% is required. The employee maintains laboratory supplies and equipment, handles hazardous and potent compounds safely, supports routine cleaning and waste removal, and maintains a safe, clean, organized work environment. The role uses laboratory software including Empower3, ProCal, Master Control, and ELN, and requires timely completion of training and compliance with cGMP and other relevant company requirements. The physical demands include regularly standing, using hands, reaching, talking or hearing, and smelling; occasionally walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. Noise is usually moderate. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required for specific duties and may include safety eyewear, respirators, protective clothing, lab coats, and gloves. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with Chemistry coursework, and at least 2 years of related work experience; alternatively, an associate degree in Chemistry or a related field and at least 6 years of related experience.
- Good verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good problem-solving and basic troubleshooting ability.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform one or more techniques, including assays, potencies, pH, TOC, moisture content, identification, particle size, and other wet-chemistry or instrument-based measurements.
- Evaluate and interpret generated data.
- Analyze information for technical correctness and accuracy.
- Understand the theoretical basis of methods and experiments.
- Perform technical review of common laboratory data.
- Maintain laboratory stock of reagents and clean glassware, and remove expired solutions.
- Solve problems of diverse scope that require evaluating identifiable factors in data analysis.
- Maintain working knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies needed for assigned tasks.
- Assist with hazardous-waste removal, routine equipment cleaning, and restocking consumable products and reagents.
- Use laboratory software packages, including Empower3, ProCal, Master Control, and ELN.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards.
- Safely handle potent compounds.
- Complete required training on time and comply with cGMP and other relevant company requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
