Sr. Scientist, Analytical R&D
About The Position
The Materials & Biophysical Characterization (MBC) group within Pharmaceutical Analysis & Digital Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and technically focused individual interested in positively impacting our Company's pipeline from discovery through development and commercial launch. This position is for a Pharmaceutical Materials Scientist to be a key member of a team responsible for the physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical materials including small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), chemical intermediates, peptides, novel excipients, drug-product intermediates, and drug products. The candidate will utilize their expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science as a member of cross-functional teams to tackle scientific challenges related to crystallization, polymorph and salt-selection, drug-excipient compatibility, characterization of amorphous solid dispersions, and physical stability API and drug products. Additional expectations include building a strong network internally and across the external academic and regulatory community. Furthermore, the selected candidate will advance a culture of scientific excellence, a compliance mindset, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders across our Company's network such as Discovery Chemistry, Process & Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Formulations Sciences.
Requirements
- Expertise in materials science or physical chemistry with experience in materials characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, electron microscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, particle size analysis or powder property characterization.
- Strong academic record including publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.
- Self-motivated, creative and energetic scientist willing to continually learn and solve complex problems.
- Strong written and verbal communications.
- Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Method Development
- Assay Development
- Bioanalytical Analysis
- Biochemical Assays
- Cell-Based Assays
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Chromatographic Techniques
- Crystallizations
- GMP Environments
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Analysis
- Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
- Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)
Nice To Haves
- Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) polymorph screening and crystallization.
- Amorphous solid dispersion characterization
- Modified release dosage forms
- Automation and data science
- Late-stage product development and regulatory documentation / filing.
Responsibilities
- Physicochemical characterization of pharmaceutical materials including small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), chemical intermediates, peptides, novel excipients, drug-product intermediates, and drug products.
- Utilize expertise in physical organic chemistry or materials science to tackle scientific challenges related to crystallization, polymorph and salt-selection, drug-excipient compatibility, characterization of amorphous solid dispersions, and physical stability API and drug products.
- Build a strong network internally and across the external academic and regulatory community.
- Advance a culture of scientific excellence, a compliance mindset, and collaboration with partners and stakeholders across our Company's network such as Discovery Chemistry, Process & Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Formulations Sciences.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare
- other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
- annual bonus
- long-term incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
