Scientist - III (Senior)

Target Pay Rate: 40-49.25hr **salary will be commensurate with experience

Education Minimum:
• BS or MS or PHD in Chemistry or related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills
• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience (wet chemistry techniques, pipetting with volumetric pipettes, preparing solutions in volumetric glassware, pH measurements, titration, dilution, etc.)
• Expertise in Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) with working knowledge of Empower software.
• Experience collecting and analyzing raw data, preparing graphs and other visualization tools to help interpret results. Familiarity with basic statistical analysis (working knowledge of statistical tools for data treatment using Excel or Minitab)
• Experience performing Forced Degradation Studies.
• Experience performing analytical method validation.
• Working knowledge of laboratory GMP, quality, compliance and data integrity requirements and related industry trends.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, dissolution, spectroscopy, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the laboratory.
• Experience conducting comparative and/or multimedia dissolution studies is a plus
• Experience using electronic laboratory notebook software is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere strictly to safety procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities:
• Perform analytical testing (e.g., HPLC/UPL) of drug products.
• Perform data analysis (chromatography/spectroscopy) and present them to the team in a timely manner.
• Execute analytical method validation.
• Execute forced degradation studies on drug products.
• Complete work effectively to meet timelines (both independently and in a team setting); demonstrated time management skills.
• Work safely and responsibly in a laboratory setting (be a good lab steward and co-worker).
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, managers and supervisors (status updates, obstacles and concerns).
• Technical reviewing and writing (SOPs, protocols, completion reports).