Scientist, Analytical Research and Development (Onsite)
About The Position
The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group is hiring a Scientist based in Rahway, New Jersey. The Scientist will work with Analytical Chemists on cross-functional teams to support development of small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drugs through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis. The role supports GMP release and stability testing for active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using traditional and advanced analytical tools. It also involves documenting experiments, investigating testing challenges, validating and implementing analytical methods, reviewing and entering data, preparing analytical reports, collaborating with internal partners, and supporting compliance audits and inspections.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, or a master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another Life Science with some relevant industry experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and interact cross-functionally.
- Relevant skills include analytical chemistry, analytical development, analytical method development, analytical reports, assays, cell-based assays, chemistry, chromatography, drug formulations, GMP, LIMS, laboratory techniques, pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical sciences, product formulation, and qPCR.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience in GMP operations, advanced chromatographic separation science, dissolution, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical techniques.
- Experience with Empower, data science, and LCMS.
Responsibilities
- Support GMP release and stability testing for APIs, pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using traditional and advanced analytical tools.
- Document experiment execution, procedures, results, and conclusions in a detailed and organized manner in accordance with ALCOA principles.
- Troubleshoot and investigate challenges associated with GMP testing in collaboration with cross-functional project teams and Quality stakeholders.
- Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
- Perform data entry and data review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
- Collaborate with Analytical Research & Development colleagues and cross-functional partners, including Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
- Support compliance audit and inspection activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
- Other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
- Eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
