SCIENTIST I

Responsibilities:

• Analytical chemist responsible for commercial and pipeline small molecule development within Product Development Science & Technology, Operations.
• Perform routine analytical chemistry tests competently and independently to generate reliable and consistent results.
• Learn and understand new experimental techniques.
• Demonstrate skills in multiple analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, titration, and spectrometry. Author scientific protocols and reports.
• Use data interpretation ability and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, suggest, design, and conduct relevant experiments.
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebooks and other documentation.
• Present results and experimental information in team meetings.
• Follow GMP and other regulations per requests.

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or other science or engineering fields with typically at least 2 years of laboratory-based experience.
• Physical ability to work in a lab setting which includes standing and operating lab instruments for hours at a time.
• Basic computer skills for Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, such as written procedures, standard methods, and protocols without deviations.
• Ability to document the work clearly and timely.
• The ideal candidate would have demonstrated proficiency with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, spectroscopic techniques, mass spectrometry and associated data systems as they relate to GMP pharmaceutical analysis.
• This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.