Scientist III, Analytical Development Laboratory

Who is USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates
with the worlds leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines
dietary supplements and food ingredients. At USP we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a
commitment to fairness integrity and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of
Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1300 professionals
across twenty global locations working to strengthen the supply of safe highquality medicines
worldwide.

At USP we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise
strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture
that supports equitable access to mentorship professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our partnerships standards and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific
leadership results in stronger more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring
fair meritbased selection processes that enable the best scientific mindsregardless of backgroundto
contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work
environment.

Brief Job Overview

This is a nonsupervisory technical position in USPs Analytical Development Laboratory (ADL). In
this role Scientist III is responsible for working on projects related to the research evaluation
development and validation of procedures that support USPs products and services. The developed
procedures evaluate the identity strength and purity primarily of small molecule/biologic drug
substances and products dietary supplements food ingredients and excipients. The Scientist III has
experience in analytical techniques specifically in chromatography and can troubleshoot and provide
input on routine projects while collaboratively drawing conclusions about the results with the project
team. The Scientist III is a handson role that requires most of the work in the laboratory. This is a full
time position.

How will YOU create impact here at USP

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards you will play a vital role
in increasing global access to highquality medicines through public standards and related programs.
USP prioritizes scientific integrity regulatory excellence and evidencebased decisionmaking to ensure
health systems worldwide can rely on strong tested and globally relevant quality standards.
Additionally USPs People and Culture division in partnership with the Equity Office invests in
leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create highperforming
inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged
collaborative and resultsdriven work environments.

The Scientist III ADL has the following responsibilities:
Laboratory work 80%
Work independently or with little guidance to evaluate develop and validate chromatographic
(i.e. HPLC GC) procedures for the analysis of identification assay and organic impurities for
small molecule/biologic drug substances and products dietary supplements food ingredients and
excipients.
Plan and implement experiments provide input on/draw conclusions and clearly communicate
the results with the project team.
Assess the submitted procedures based on the method verification work and support the review
of the final draft of the procedure.
Routinely apply personal experience academic training and insights to address technical
problems.
Collaborate in a team setting to achieve goals.
Training CrossCollaboration and Continuous Learning 20%
Demonstrate a strong desire to continue learning and proactively seek opportunities to grow
personal capability.
May participate and/or present at internal and external scientific/project meetings.
May train staff in processes techniques and instrumentation.
May recommend and implement creative approaches or processes to improve laboratory
operations.

Who is USP Looking For

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission commitment to
excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices ability to quickly build credibility
with stakeholders along with the following competencies and experience:
Bachelors degree in a scientific field with seven (7) years of confirmed experience or
Masters degree in a scientific field with five (5) years of confirmed experience or
Ph. D. degree in a scientific field.
Working knowledge understanding and handson experience with separation analyses such as
liquid (HPLC UPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) as well as other general chemistry
principles and techniques.
In limited circumstances an equivalent combination of training or special scientific
accomplishments is acceptable in lieu of the years of relevant experience.

Additional Desired Preferences

Knowledge and handson experience of small molecule/biologic/natural product analysis by
spectroscopic techniques (IR UVVis) LCMS and/or GCMS is a plus.
Experience working in a fastpaced environment with multilayered priorities.
Flexible and concurrent management of multiple tasks.
Experience working in the compendial pharmaceutical chemical and/or biotechnology industry.
Experience working in GLP or ISO17025 regulated laboratories is a plus.
Experience working with Empower chromatography software and Electronic Laboratory
Notebook Software is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From companypaid
time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings you can have peace of mind that
your personal and financial wellbeing is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $85500.00 Mid.$111250.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set
experience qualifications equity and other jobrelated reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not
responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.