Senior Associate Scientist ​/ Scientist (Process Analytical R&D

You Matter to Cambrex.
Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

You Matter to Cambrex.
Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.
With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Snapdragon Chemistry is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Senior Associate Scientist or Scientist in our Analytical R&D group. The successful candidate will join a team of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists dedicated to providing high-quality analytical support for synthetic process development projects. We are looking for a candidate with a strong foundation in organic chemistry and analytical sciences who is passionate about working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS or MS in Chemistry with 3-5+ years of experience, or a PhD with 0+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field within the pharmaceutical industry. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of synthetic chemistry and reaction processes, combined with broad experience in analytical method development using technologies such as (U)
HPLC, GC, KF, LC/MS, NMR, TGA, DSC, particle size analysis, and other techniques used to characterize pharmaceutical intermediates, APIs, impurities, and process-related materials. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and experience in quality control testing are preferred. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills and be able to work closely with process chemists to solve complex development challenges.

• Partner closely with Process Development scientists to support route scouting, reaction optimization, impurity investigations, and process understanding activities.
• Apply knowledge of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and impurity formation pathways to develop analytical strategies that support process development and scale-up.
• Characterize reaction mixtures, intermediates, APIs, starting materials, and process impurities using a variety of analytical techniques.
• Develop, optimize, and qualify analytical methods for pharmaceutical intermediates, APIs, and high‑value specialty chemicals.
• Utilize analytical techniques, including (U)
  HPLC, GC, KF, LC/MS, NMR, TGA, DSC, particle size analysis, and wet chemistry assays.
• Perform moisture content testing (e.g., Karl Fischer) and other physical/chemical property determinations.
• Conduct USP and other compendial tests as required to support product release, stability, and compliance.
• Author and review analytical protocols,…