Senior Solid State NMR Scientist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•Groton, CT

About The Position

The Senior Solid State NMR Scientist provides laboratory support in solid-state NMR (ssNMR) data collection and interpretation for pharmaceutical materials. The role applies ssNMR to characterize a broad range of materials, including crystalline and non-crystalline small-molecule APIs, excipients, drug product intermediates, and drug products, and uses quantitative ssNMR methods to measure components of APIs and drug products. The scientist plans and performs experiments with minimal supervision, collaborates with Materials Science colleagues to define and implement characterization strategies, and solves scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science techniques. The role also contributes to developing scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization and maintains accurate, contemporaneous entries in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, Connecticut are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Requirements

Ph.D. in chemistry or an equivalent field with expertise in ssNMR, or a B.A./M.S. degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field with 2–3+ years of ssNMR experience.
Experience preparing ssNMR samples, acquiring data, and interpreting 1D and 2D spectra.
Understanding of physical, analytical, and organic chemistry.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interest and motivation to learn new technologies and concepts.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with solid-state characterization techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, or spectroscopy.
Experience and understanding of vibrational spectroscopy, including FTIR, NIR, or FT-Raman.

Responsibilities

Collect and interpret solid-state NMR data for pharmaceutical materials.
Use ssNMR to characterize crystalline and non-crystalline small-molecule APIs, excipients, drug product intermediates, and drug products.
Apply quantitative ssNMR methods to measure components of APIs and drug products.
Plan and perform experiments with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with Materials Science colleagues to define and implement characterization strategies.
Solve scientific problems using contemporary Materials Science experimental techniques.
Contribute to the development of scientific approaches and knowledge within the Materials Science organization.
Make contemporaneous and accurate entries in the electronic laboratory notebook system according to accepted good practice.