Scientist II; Analytical R&D

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Analytical R&D role at Contract Pharmacal Corp

Position Summary:

Develop stability-indicating methods. Design and conduct routine laboratory analysis using various analytical instruments and software such as HPLC, UPLC, ICP, and UV-Vis.

• Knowledge of USP and FDA requirements.
• Develop stability-indicating methods for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Dietary Supplement products.
• Generate method validation protocols.
• Execute methods validation and methods transfer.
• Generate method validation reports and analytical methods.
• Design and conduct full analysis of Dietary supplements and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) products and their impurities.
• Conduct assay, content uniformity, dissolution, in-process blend, and blend uniformity of newly developed and stability samples in support of formulation and process development.
• Prepare result documentation for department and general review.
• Identify and resolve problems with analytical methods and provide troubleshooting on instrumentation.
• Conduct Performance Qualification (PQ) on various instruments.
• Provide leadership, guidance and hands‑on training to new employee and provide technical support to other departments.
• Effectively communicate information in concise reports.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry with 4-5 years of pharmaceutical experience OR
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemistry or analytical chemistry with 3-4 years of pharmaceutical experience

• Instrumentation: HPLC, UPLC, ICP, GC, FT‑IR, UV, Dissolution, pH, TOC and Karl Fischer.
• Computer programs:
  Empower 1-3, EZ Chrome Elite, Wind Lab, Chem Station, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Hours/Travel may be subject to change based on management/company discretion.
• Work location is subject to change as needed to meet business requirements.
• Employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear or walk for long periods and may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• None

• As needed

$70,000 - $90,000 per year