Separations Chemist

Intertek•Readington Township, NJ

10d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek Pharmaceutical Services located in Whitehouse, New Jersey, USA, is a cGMP contract testing, analytical research and development laboratory. Intertek Pharmaceutical Services works directly with both large and small pharmaceutical companies to help bring safe and effective pharmaceutical products to market. An opportunity has arisen for a Chemist to join this organization to support our separations group. Intertek's Chemical & Pharmaceuticals team brings quality and safety to life through regulatory guidance and supply chain assurance to support your unique pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical outsourcing requirements. Over the last 20 years, our network of laboratories and regulatory experts have provided high quality custom pharmaceutical services ensuring Total Quality Assurance for some of the world’s largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies.

Requirements

BS in Chemistry or related degree + 10 years of work experience
MS in Chemistry or related degree + 5 years of work experience
PhD in Chemistry or related degree
Experience with chromatography data systems for data collection and processing. Experience with OpenLab preferred.
Experience and knowledge of various separation principles including reversed phase, normal phase, hydrophilic interaction and ion-exchange chromatography
Excellent organization/multitasking, project management, and communication skills
Excellent teamwork ability to integrate expertise into multi-technique solutions to complex problems
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills, including data interpretation/analysis
Ability to generate client reports and supporting documentation
Strong computer skills (Windows, MS Office)

Nice To Haves

Experience with OpenLab preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute method development, method validation and method transfer studies independently and as part of a team
Provide high-level evaluation of complex chromatography separations and data sets
Engage in complex conversations with clients (study design, validation questions, etc.)
Guide clients based on an understanding of the regulatory environment.
Write complex reports for development and method validation studies
Work with group members to advance separation technology for the organization through knowledge of the field and innovative problem-solving
Develop new methods to address customer requests
As a member of the chromatography team the individual is responsible for supporting studies for:
Safe operation of the instruments
Appropriate sample preparation
Apply existing lab methods
Troubleshoot problems and perform investigations when necessary
Repair and maintenance of the instruments
Clearly communicates technical information and project status to clients and internally through written and oral manner
Uses computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), data acquisition programs - to acquire and document results
Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment and technology
Ensures compliance of company/client SOP, protocols, safety policies, methods, or other procedures with government rules and regulations