Senior Scientist II – Analytical Chemistry
Pharmaron•Coventry, RI
•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Scientist II – Analytical Chemistry serves as a key technical resource within the Quality Control laboratory supporting API manufacturing and development programs at Pharmaron’s Coventry, Rhode Island facility. The role supports analytical method validation, transfer, troubleshooting, and QC testing of raw materials, intermediates, and active pharmaceutical ingredients in a cGMP-regulated laboratory environment. The Senior Scientist contributes technical expertise to complex analytical challenges and helps ensure QC laboratory activities support GMP manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field with 1–4 years of postdoctoral or industry experience; or an MS with 5–8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; or a BS with 7–10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Three years of experience, which may include Ph.D. experience, with core analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, and mass spectrometry.
- Demonstrated experience applying analytical techniques to solve complex scientific problems related to method validation, troubleshooting, and implementation.
- Strong hands-on expertise with HPLC/UPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, and mass spectrometry.
- Experience supporting API manufacturing or pharmaceutical QC laboratories.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and laboratory methods.
- Working knowledge of cGLP/cGMP and applicable FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory guidelines.
- Experience contributing to multidisciplinary scientific teams and cross-functional projects.
- Strong analytical thinking, scientific judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience mentoring or supervising laboratory personnel.
Responsibilities
- Support analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities within the QC laboratory.
- Troubleshoot complex analytical challenges related to API characterization and GMP testing.
- Review analytical data, laboratory notebooks, and instrument qualification documentation for scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Lead or support laboratory investigations, deviations, and root cause analyses.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and serve as system owner for analytical instrumentation, including qualification and maintenance activities.
- Provide technical mentorship and scientific guidance to QC scientists and laboratory personnel.
- Prepare and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, and technical documentation.
- Support internal and external regulatory inspections and client audits as an analytical subject matter expert.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QC laboratory efficiency and analytical capabilities.
- Perform other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer contributions
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% employer-paid employee life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
