Scientist, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

About USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP’s core value of Passion for Quality is embedded in the work of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, dedicated to strengthening the supply of safe, high‑quality medicines worldwide.

This is a hands‑on, non‑supervisory position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. The Scientist I will contribute scientific expertise and work ethic through a broad range of technical support and knowledge. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to collaborative testing and the continued suitability for use program by performing analytical tests, reviewing analytical data, and preparing summary reports. The incumbent may execute 90% – 100% of their work at the bench level.

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high‑quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence‑based decision‑making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

• Demonstrates solid scientific approach to analysis in the laboratory.
• Routinely applies personal experience, academic training, and technical insights—including emerging sciences—to solve complex technical problems within the laboratory.
• Conducts analysis of reference standard candidates using a broad range of analytical methodologies.
• Organizes, implements, and evaluates testing of reference standard materials.
• Records experimental data, ensuring clear and accurate transcription of results and calculations.
• Reviews literature for analytical test methods, as well as interprets and evaluates data.
• Executes all testing and analysis of data with excellence and essentially no errors.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to continue learning and grow personal capability.
• Pursues, recommends, and implements new approaches or processes to improve laboratory operations.
• Positively influences project direction by ensuring their own work is congruent with the overall direction of laboratory projects.
• Assists with other testing programs and duties in the laboratory as needed.

• B.A./B.S. in Science and 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of common analytical methods and procedures (e.g., Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV), Chromatography (TLC, HPLC, GC)), and expertise in calibrating and operating analytical instruments.
• Extensive understanding of chromatographic analyses and other general analytical chemistry principles.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
• Knowledge of DEA, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations, and experience with compendial procedures and compliance.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure work is delivered on time and is the highest possible quality.
• Skills to anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems.

None, this is an individual contributor role.

USP provides benefits to protect you and your family, including company‑paid time off, comprehensive healthcare options, and retirement savings, giving you peace of mind for the present and future.

Base Salary Range: USD $58,000.00 – $74,000.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job‑related reasons.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to fair, merit‑based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to advance public health solutions worldwide. USP provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and upholds policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

• Job Category:
  Chemistry & Scientific Standards
• Job Type: Full‑Time
• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time
• Job Function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
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