Research Scientist ; Analytical Development

Research Scientist I;
Analytical Development in Albany, NY

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.

The Analytical Department is responsible for supporting the manufacturing department and external customers. The routine functions of the laboratory are testing of raw materials, in-process, end product, and stability samples. The principal responsibility of the Research Scientist I is the analysis by multiple procedures of compounds. The Research Scientist I is expected to demonstrate proficiency in both the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry.

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

• Analyze compounds using a range of analytical techniques
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Contribute to the completion of routine technical tasks
• Interpret basic data sets and provide summaries
• Conduct electronic searches for applicable methods and related procedures
• Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Participate in self‑development activities and training others

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 0-1 years’ relevant experience

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

$60,046/yr.

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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