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 strong blend of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and strategic vision to help us drive technological advancements and make affordable 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 analyse sin a fast-paced, time sensitive environment. Our new colleague willbring a strong background in small molecule analysis, preferably related 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 Institute laboratories
• 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 accelerate analytical 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 proactive planning, timely execution, and accountability for deliverables
• Escalates risks and deviations in a timely and appropriate manner

• Independently prepares clear, accurate, and concise written internal 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, for internal 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) inanalytical chemistry is required. Experience supporting process chemistry development in a pharmaceutical setting is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with at least 1 of the following analytical instrumentation: 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, instrumentmaintenance, buffer preparations and data analysis, after appropriate 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 meet rigorous 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 and scholarly 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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