Summary:
Join this innovative team and fast growing Biotech dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical research and development. Seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Scientist with experience developing analytical methods for small molecule drug products to contribute to 2025 milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct laboratory activities with minimal supervision, including analyzing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished pharmaceutical products for quality, safety, purity, strength, and identity.
- Independently set up and operate lab equipment, prepare reagents, solvents, and solutions for analytical and formulation activities.
- Maintain accurate records in lab notebooks and process analytical data using lab equipment such as HPLC/UPLC.
- Support the manufacture of small molecule drug products and prepare samples for blend uniformity.
- Perform equipment qualification and calibrations as directed.
- Execute approved method transfer protocols.
- Assist in training other scientists and perform additional tasks as assigned.
- Participate in project activities, support project timelines, and contribute to team objectives.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members.
- Conduct lab work in accordance with SOPs & STPs, following corporate safety rules and procedures.
- Comply with all corporate guidelines and policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related fields with at least 3 years of experience in Pharmaceutical R&D, or M.S. with 1-2 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven ability and/or experience with compendial test methods or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical equipment and computerized systems for operation and troubleshooting.
- Specific experience with analytical and/or process equipment used in laboratories such as HPLC, IR/FTIR, UV-Vis AA, powder blender, etc.
- Experience with Empower software
- Knowledge and understanding of FDA cGMP requirements as they apply to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Effective English written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write short technical documents such as memos, laboratory investigations, protocols, and reports.
