Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry
Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry
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$ 114700 - 180500
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Job Description
The Analytical Commercialization Technology (ACT) group within Analytical Chemistry in Development and Supply (ACDS) is seeking applicants for a Senior Scientist position available at the Rahway NJ and West Point PA successful candidate will utilize innovative analytical characterization technologies to drive late-stage small molecule drug product development and commercialization. The Senior Scientist responsibilities include but not limited to analytical method development and validation drug product testing and analytical investigations in a cGMP environment drug product and manufacturing process characterization drug product stability studies specification development manufacturing process scale-up and validation support preparation of Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) documents for global regulatory submissions and responses to regulatory questions. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate in a dynamic integrated and multidisciplinary team environment.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and proficiency in the following areas: separation techniques and mass spectrometry. Strong fundamental knowledge in recent advances in analytical technologies is highly desired. Applicants must have effective organizational skills multi-tasking oral and written communications skills.
Education Minimum Requirements:
PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline or MS in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience.
Required Experience and Skills:
Strong background and extensive hands-on experience with common analytical techniques such as Ultrahigh/High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC/HPLC) Gas Chromatography Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) spectroscopy Karl Fischer titration and dissolution.
Strong chemistry knowledge
Demonstrated problem solving ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated creativity and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience with hyphenated analytical techniques such as LC/MS and GC/MS with proven ability in troubleshooting these methodologies
Experience with method development and validation
Familiarity with authoring relevant CMC sections of regulatory submissions
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The salary range for this role is
$114700.00 - $180500.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
YesTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Analytical Chemistry Analytical Method Analytical Method Development Chemical Processes Chemical Processing Chemical Proteomics Chemical Synthesis Chemometrics Chromatography Column Chromatography Data-Driven Decision Making Drug Product Development Flow Cytometry Gas Chromatography Analysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Liquid Chromatography (LC) Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Mass Spectrometry Based Proteomics Pharmaceutical Development Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Protein Chromatography Spectroscopy Ultraviolet-Visible UV/VIS Spectrophotometers Written CommunicationPreferred Skills:
Small MoleculesJob Posting End Date:
08/21/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
