Sr. Scientist, Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences

Job Overview

The Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ.

• Support execution of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) activities such as release and stability testing to support development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.
• Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following SOPs and ALCOA principles.
• Troubleshoot and investigate any challenges associated with the GMP testing through active collaboration with cross‑functional project teams and/or Quality stakeholders.
• Validate and implement analytical methods to support release and stability testing of clinical materials.
• Perform data entry, data review, and author analytical reports or data summaries.
• Directly contribute to experimental design, execution, and data interpretation for GMP project support.
• Lead laboratory investigations and deviations, including root-cause analysis and identification of robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate strongly with Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences colleagues and cross‑functional partners such as Global Development Quality, Process Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Operations.
• Support compliance audit/inspection activities.

• Bachelor of Science degree with at least 3 years relevant industry experience OR Master of Science degree with at least 1 year relevant industry experience.
• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or other Life Sciences.

• Experience working in a fast-paced analytical laboratory utilizing chromatography instrumentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to qualify for this role.
• Ability to work in a team environment with cross‑functional interactions.

• Hands-on experience in a GMP environment.
• Advanced chromatographic separation science, spectroscopy analysis, dissolution testing, and other analytical techniques.
• Experience with Empower, Electronic Notebooks, and leading laboratory investigations is a plus.

The salary range for this role is $ - $. Successful candidates will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

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