The Us Pharmacopeial Convention - Rockville, MD

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Rockville, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Scientist III position at the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a non-supervisory, technical role within the Analytical Development Laboratory. The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct research, evaluation, development, and validation of analytical procedures that support USP's products and services, focusing on the identity, strength, and purity of small molecule and biologic drug substances. The position requires hands-on laboratory work and collaboration with project teams to troubleshoot and draw conclusions from analytical results.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently to evaluate, develop, and validate chromatographic procedures for analysis of drug substances.
  • Plan and implement experiments, provide input on conclusions, and communicate results with the project team.
  • Assess submitted procedures based on method verification and support the review of final drafts.
  • Apply personal experience and academic training to address technical problems.
  • Collaborate in a team setting to achieve project goals.
  • Demonstrate a strong desire for continuous learning and seek opportunities for personal growth.
  • Participate and/or present at internal and external scientific meetings.
  • Share technical expertise with laboratory staff and cross-train on methods.
  • Recommend and implement creative approaches to improve laboratory operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with seven years of experience, or
  • Master's degree in a scientific field with five years of experience, or
  • Ph.D. degree in a scientific field.
  • Hands-on experience with separation analyses such as HPLC and GC, and understanding of general chemistry principles.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge and experience with small molecule/biologic drug substance analysis by spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV-Vis), LC-MS, and/or GC-MS.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment with multi-layered priorities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Experience in the compendial, pharmaceutical, chemical, or biotechnology industry.
  • Experience in GLP or ISO-17025 regulated laboratories.
  • Experience with Empower chromatography software and Electronic Laboratory Notebook Software.

Benefits

  • Company-paid time off
  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Retirement savings plans
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