CMC Analytical R&D Scientist I​/II (12 months contract

Company Description Anika Therapeutics, Inc is a global joint preservation company focused on advancing early intervention orthopedic care. The organization collaborates closely with clinicians to understand clinical needs and to develop minimally invasive products that help restore active living for patients worldwide. Anika concentrates on high-opportunity areas within orthopedics, including osteoarthritis pain management and regenerative solutions. The company’s mission, “Restore Active Living®,” reflects its commitment to improving quality of life through innovative technologies and therapies.

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Role Description Anika is seeking a motivated CMC Analytical Research & Development Scientist to perform hands‑on analytical method development, validation, verification, troubleshooting, and GMP/QC laboratory support for drug substance and drug product programs. The ideal candidate can work independently on method development and validation activities, generate reliable GMP-compliant data, and use Waters Empower proficiently for chromatographic data acquisition, processing, review, and reporting.

• Independently develop, optimize, validate/verify analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, drug substances, drug products, and medical devices.
• Execute method development and validation experiments using scientifically sound and GMP-compliant approaches.
• Prepare and execute method development plans, validation or verification protocols, and related study designs.
• Troubleshoot chromatographic, spectroscopic, physicochemical, and compendial methods, including system suitability and method performance issues.

• Perform analytical testing and support method implementation in GMP Analytical and QC environments.
• Support release, stability, in‑process, raw material, and development sample testing as needed.
• Use Waters Empower independently for chromatographic data acquisition, processing integration, review, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance during analytical execution, documentation, and review activities.

• Support stability studies and analytical lifecycle activities, including stability‑indicating methods, data review, trending, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

• B.S., M.S. or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline with 3-8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Must have 3–5 years of hands‑on analytical method development and method validation experience in GMP Analytical and/or QC laboratory environments.
• Must be a well‑experienced Waters Empower user with the ability to independently perform data acquisition, processing integration, review, reporting, and chromatographic troubleshooting.
• Hands‑on experience with HPLC and related analytical techniques; experience with GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, or wet chemistry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GMP documentation, data integrity practices, ICH method validation expectations, and applicable compendial guidance.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, scientific judgment, problem‑solving skills, and ability to communicate results clearly.

• Experience with stability‑indicating method development/validation, polymers or combination products, or external laboratory/CRO/CDMO testing support.