Sr. Analytical Scientist

Title: Sr. Analytical Scientist

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Duration: 12+ months

Rate: $Open/hr.

• Plan and conduct analytical tests for drug development and transfer the methods to CDMO
• Analyze and interpret data and prepare technical reports
• Perform IQ/OQ/PQ and maintain lab equipment
• Follow safety procedures and good laboratory practice

• Must be able to work independently with limited guidance from external consultants or CEO (this role would report directly into the CEO)
• BS/MS with 10-12+ years of pharma industry analytical experience working within analytical development/validation to support solid oral dosage forms (small molecules);
  Ph.D. with 5-7+ years
• Excellent method development and validation skills and routine analysis on pharmaceutical materials (including potent compounds)
• Strong preference for an analytical scientist who has used a variety of analytical techniques/instrumentation – for example, particle size analysis, TGA, DSC, HPLC, FTIR, Powder XRD, SEM, HPLC (Agilent), Dissolution, UV-Vis
• Strong preference for an analytical scientist who either has worked within a contract analytical lab working with external clients or has worked within a pharma company who outsourced some analytical work to external CDMOs
• Ability to self-manage and take on new tasks
• Ability to learn new analytical techniques by hands‑on work and review of published data
• Ability to multi‑task and hit project timelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• ANDA background a plus