Associate Scientist II, CMC Analytical Development

The Position

This position is in the Analytical Development (AD) Group within the CMC Manufacturing Organization. An Associate Scientist II will support method development/validation activities for new drug substances and drug product. The Associate Scientist II will also support testing required for GLP Toxicology and cGMP Clinical Trial material release, as well as stability studies. This position reports to either AD Management, or Senior AD staff.

• Know and adhere to cGMP policies and procedures and relevant SOPs
• Work closely with team members to provide accurate analytical results in support of new and on-going projects
• Work with supervision to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Perform testing of samples to support batch release and stability studies
• Perform portions of analytical techniques, such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, LC/MS, KF, etc.
• Assist with the design and initiation for development of analytical methods and improvement of existing ones to support all stages of drug development process
• Handle, analyze and characterize chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and related organic molecules
• Evaluate and interpret scientific data and provide the significance of such with supervision
• Assist in the design and execution of non-routine experiments
• Analyze data/results and interpret outcome of experiments and propose appropriate follow-up for straightforward studies
• Compile data tables of results, certificate of analysis, and develop stability reports
• Write analytical test methods and protocols
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot simple and some complex analytical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

• B.S in Chemistry (or related area of study)
• At least 3 years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory setting
• Familiar with analytical instrumentation, test methodology/validations, data acquisition systems, and cGMP policies and practices.
• Ability to correctly analyze data/results and interpret outcome of experiments and to propose appropriate follow-up.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works well with others and in a team environment
• Flexible with changing priorities

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.