Scientist III - Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) - FSP

Parexel•United States-New Jersey-Remote, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parexel is hiring a Scientist III - Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) as a full-time Parexel FSP employee for a long-term assignment onsite at a client in Rahway, New Jersey. The role is in a pharmaceutical GMP laboratory environment and supports analytical testing and related work for drug products. Responsibilities include GMP release and stability testing, data processing, interpretation, and reporting, as well as troubleshooting analytical methods and instruments. The position requires working independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects in parallel. Parexel FSP’s CMC Operations group provides qualified technical professionals to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies to support the development and delivery of new therapies. This position offers full benefits, sick time, a 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off. Sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a similar life science, with 3–5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields, with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in a pharmaceutical GMP laboratory environment.
Hands-on experience with chromatographic analysis using UPLC, HPLC, and GC techniques, including method and instrument troubleshooting.
Consistently adhere to GDP standards and follow ALCOA+ Principles in laboratory notebook documentation.
General knowledge of separations science.
General understanding of analytical method development and method validation.
Hands-on experience with FTIR, KF, and dissolution.
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, multitask, and manage multiple ongoing projects in parallel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Empower software.
GMP testing of small-molecule drug products and drug substances.

Responsibilities

Perform chromatographic analysis using UPLC, HPLC, and GC techniques.
Troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory instruments.
Conduct GMP release and stability testing.
Process, interpret, and report analytical data.
Manage multiple ongoing projects in parallel.
Maintain laboratory notebook documentation in accordance with GDP standards and ALCOA+ Principles.
Perform analysis using FTIR, KF, and dissolution techniques.