Analytical Chemist I

Analytical Chemist I provides accurate chemical and instrumental test results in support of R&D projects. This role will act as an analytical resource across the areas of method development validation transfer and formulation support mostly utilizing HPLC. The work will focus on the testing of Generic drug products for Assay Uniformity and Dissolution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operation of liquid chromatography dissolution and related instrumentation.
• Conduct analytical testing related to product development support and method validation/transfers.
• Accomplishes assigned tasks following direction from others as to the specific approach or technique.
• Interpretation of data to help develop alternatives and solutions to problems that arise.
• Follows appropriate timelines; participates in activities in functional area; keeps own functional activities on schedule.
• Demonstrates knowledge in scientific techniques theory troubleshooting etc.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• BA/BS in Chemistry Biochemistry or related discipline required.

Experience

• Typically 0 to 2 years of industrial pharmaceutical or related work experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Fundamental scientific understanding of the principles of liquid chromatography is required. Handson experience with HPLC instrumentation and data collection software is preferred. Demonstrated chromatographic experience testing solid oral dosage pharmaceuticals is beneficial as is a working knowledge of cGMP FDA USP and ICH guidelines.

Skills/Competencies

• Selfstarter with strong work ethic excellent written and verbal communication skills the ability to successfully contribute to team investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fastpaced team setting especially in a resource limited environment.

Other Skills

• Dissolution testing and / or GC experience would be a plus.

DISSOLUTION TESTING , ANALYTICAL , FDA , CHEMIST , TROUBLESHOOTING