Scientist, Analytical Development - Medicines for All Institute

Medicines for All (M4

ALL) at Virginia Commonwealth University is an entrepreneurial,impact-oriented institute founded with a commitment to improving access to medications across the globe by driving down production costs. We do this, in part, by developing low-cost, high-quality routes for the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Our work supports treatment for diseases such as COVID-19,HIV, TB and malaria.

We are seeking a Scientist in Analytical Development with a strongblend of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and strategic vision to help us drive technological advancements and makeaffordable medicines worldwide!

The Scientist, Analytical Development will play a key role at M4

ALLin advancing our mission. They will be responsible for method development tasks while also executing routine analytical analysesin a fast-paced, time sensitive environment. Our new colleague willbring a strong background in small molecule analysis, preferablyrelated to drug substance, a passion for working with interdisciplinary teams and excellent problem-solving skills. Theywill foster a culture of safe operations and collaborations.

• Development and performance of analytical methods to support process chemistry development
• Maintenance of analytical instrumentation within the Institutelaboratories
• Maintains detailed, accurate, and up-to-date documentation
• Delivers results in a high-paced and time-sensitive environment
• Develops hypothesis-driven, methodical experimental plans
• Supports development of new technical platforms that accelerateanalytical method development and throughput

• Demonstrates timely and proficient use of project management platforms
• Adheres to project timelines and deliverables
• Displays ownership of assigned work, including proactiveplanning, timely execution, and accountability for deliverables
• Escalates risks and deviations in a timely and appropriate manner

• Independently prepares clear, accurate, and concise writteninternal project updates and reports
• Teams with Process Development colleagues to ensure timely,high-quality experimental data capture
• Prepares and delivers clear, accurate presentation-format(oral) updates to report findings, in-person or virtually, forinternal audiences

• Other duties as assigned
• Special projects in support of the M4
  
  ALL mission

Required :
We're seeking a dynamic individual with the perfect blend of technical competency and a passion for mission-driven work.

• Education: BS (8+ yrs), MS (3+ yrs) or PhD (0+ yrs) in analytical chemistry is required. Experience supporting processchemistry development in a pharmaceutical setting is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with at least 1 of the following analyticalinstrumentation: HPLC, GC, SFC, MS, XRD, DSC/TGA, spectroscopy andother analytical instrumentation and associated software.
• Autonomous and productive in performing lab work, including,but not limited to, solution and sample preparations, instrument maintenance, buffer preparations and data analysis, afterappropriate training.
• Method development experience with at least one technique(attention to detail).
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Energy and passion to thrive in a start-up environment and todeliver on the mission of the Medicines for All Institute toimprove access to affordable medicines.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and meetrigorous deadlines while demonstrating adaptability.
• Alignment and adherence to M4
  
  ALL’s core values and purpose, toinclude an unwavering commitment to safety with the highest standards of honesty, respect, professionalism, integrity andscholarly ethics alignment with VCU/M4
  
  ALL values.
• Effective communication skills adept at navigating and leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals, promotinga culture of collaboration and team work within the work environment.

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