Analytical Research and Development Chemist

Overview

Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products.

Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of Fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.

Role Summary

The Analytical Chemist will work with an assigned project team of chemists in the laboratory to analyze and develop HPLC and GC methods for assay, impurity, dissolution, residual solvents testing, Particle size distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and finished dosage forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Method Development/Method validation / stability testing, including report writing, for various dosage forms that includes Tablets, Hard Gelatin Capsules, Oral/Topical Liquids, oral suspensions, Powder for oral suspensions and Nasal products with minimum supervision
• Support the Product Development team in developing new products
• Identification and characterization of the unknown impurities in the drug products and drug substances
• Support or independently perform Method Development/Method validation / stability testing for various dosage forms that includes Tablets, Hard Gelatin Capsules, Oral/Topical Liquids, oral suspensions, Powder for oral suspensions and Nasal products
• Elemental impurity testing using ICP-MS / ICP – OES.
• Trouble shoot analytical issues to accomplish desired results
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field, Master's Degree a plus
• 3-6 years of experience working as an R&D Chemist for a pharmaceutical company
• Operational and technical expertise in developing testing such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Particle size distribution, etc.
• Experience in pharmaceutical Method Development, Method Validation and stability testing.
• Capable of writing reports suitable for regulatory submission with minimum supervision.

Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position inNew Jersey is $62,000 to $80,000, plus a discretionary performance bonus (based upon eligibility). The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Lupin is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally, work is performed in a manufacturing environment.