Principal Scientist-Analytical Research & Development (ARD)

Devens, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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At Veranova we believe people are our most important asset and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality compliance safety and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Role Overview:

The Principle Analytical Scientist is for the development and implementation of analytical procedures and specifications in support of the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for traditional synthetic molecules (including potent) and peptides. Primary analytical techniques include chromatography (HPLC/UPLC GC and IC) Spectroscopy (LC-MS GC-MS NMR ICP-MS FTIR and UV-Vis) and physical properties (particle size XRPD water content etc.). The role will function as the primary contact on one or more development -depth involvement with the project team and hands-on laboratory experience are required.

Core Responsibilities:

Lead the design development and execution of phase-appropriate analytical methods in compliance with ICH and Health Authority guidelines. Independently detects and solves complex problems of high technical difficulty.
Perform release and stability testing on starting materials intermediates and API for both development and GMP samples.
Author and review technical documents including method qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports for analytical procedures.
Prepares and reviews scientific reports for both internal and external entities.
Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
Act as a technical point of contact for clients providing project updates and solving technical challenges in real time

Responsible for contributing to audit readiness and for participating in quality audits with FDA other Regulatory Agencies and customers as needed.
Ensures work in compliance with all state and federal regulations including but not limited to GMP DEA FDA etc.

Qualifications:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with more than 8 years experience in a GMP environment.
MS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with more than 10 years experience in a GMP environment.
Minimum of 8 years experience in method development and validation for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Experience with Process Development of APIs. Minimum 3 years of experience in oligonucleotides and/or peptides.
Experience with common analytical techniques such as: HPLC/UPLC GC NMR UV KF FTIR XRPD LC-MS GC-MS and ICP-MS.

The salary range for this role is $140000-$155000. This range represents a good-faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience skills qualifications and internal exceptional cases compensation may exceed the stated range.

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual incentive bonus program. Bonus targets vary by career level and are based on individual and company performance.

Our Commitment:

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.

Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary eligibility for performance-based bonuses and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role and are based on market data internal equity and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience skills education and business needs.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning workshops conferences and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.

Inclusive Culture: At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Even if you dont meet every qualification we encourage you to apply. Veterans first responders and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

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Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression physical or mental disability genetic information citizenship marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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