Position Description
For the Scientist II position, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate who can independently develop and optimize new methods and techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner, demonstrate broad and versatile technical expertise. Continuously seek to improve existing laboratory methods and processes. They should demonstrate mastery of broad range of experimental techniques and support early phase development of New Chemical Entities (NCEs) drug substance and drug product in both preclinical and clinical programs. Collaborate within the global Analytical R&D organization and with R&D cross-functional partners such as Pre-Clinical Safety (PCS), Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Drug Product Development (DPD), and Quality Assurance (QA) and CMC-Regulatory.
Responsibilities
Performs method development, testing procedures, and implementation of analytical control strategies to help the advancement of drug discovery candidates with some guidance.
Apply analytical separation and detection modes for complex impurity profiling of pharmaceutical products to further the understanding of emerging cGMP manufacturing processes.
Responsible for contributing to the analytical aspects of a project while working with other functional areas to advance projects through the development pipeline.
Utilize understanding of a range of analytical techniques to conduct research and development studies related to small-molecule drug products, active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, starting materials, impurities, and impurity profiling.
Support new product development with method development and validation, technical transfer packages, and generation of technical data in support regulatory requirements with some guidance.
Autonomous and productive in performing laboratory research or method development, requiring only minimal direction from or interaction with supervisor.
Formulate conclusions and design follow-on experiments based on multidisciplinary data.
Process, interpret, and visualize data to facilitate project team decisions.
Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional groups and departments.
Demonstrate scientific rigor, initiative and creativity in research or development activities and maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, and GxP compliance, where applicable.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent education, with typically 7 or more years’ experience or Master’s Degree or equivalent education, with typically 5 or more years’ experience.
Strong technical background in analytical chemistry, excellent analytical problem-solving skills. Capable of developing and troubleshooting analytical methods with minimal guidance.
Well versed with hands-on experience with chromatography (HPLC, UPLC, GC) and spectroscopic techniques.
Self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Software Proficiency - Expert knowledge of Waters Empower CDS and experience with SLIMS (or similar LIMS systems) for electronic data management.
Experience in the use of computerized data handling systems.
High-quality written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.
Practical knowledge of organic structure, functional groups, chemistry, and modern spectroscopic techniques as applied to small-molecule analytical analysis.
Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
Embraces the ideas of others and speaks up with innovative ideas.
Additional Information
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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