Job Listing: Analytical Scientist

- Analytical method development (HPLC, GC, Dissolution) for raw materials, intermediates, drug substances (APIs) and drug products, and qualification/validation of such methods
- Analyses of APIs and related materials (raw materials, intermediates, mother liquors)
- Analyzing drug products (tablets, capsules, solutions, syrups) and related materials (blends, granulations, cores)
- Supporting analysis geared toward understanding drug-excipient interactions
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving of synthetic processes from bench to pilot scale
- Designing experiments to characterize physico-chemical properties of APIs and drug products.
- Impurity isolation and identification by chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques
- Preparing reports and maintaining documentation of testing results
- Performing maintenance and calibration of analytical testing equipment
- Analyzing and re-certifying analytical reference standards and reference materials
- Operating analytical testing equipment including HPLC, GC, IR, UV/Vis, TGA, DSC, NMR, MS and autotitrator
- Working with CROs to initiate, track-progress and complete projects
- Directing and supporting [internal Sepracor, CRO or CMO] method transfer and troubleshooting when necessary


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education
Ph.D. in Chem/Analytical Chem with 0-2 years of related experience. MS degree in Chem/Analytical Chem with 2-4 years of related experience. BS/BA in Chem/Analytical Chem, or related field, with 5+ years of pharmaceutical analysis experience.

Experience
Demonstrated ability in the development and validation of analytical methods for the testing and characterization of pharmaceutical substances. Analytical skills should include: HPLC (isocratic, gradient), GC, thermal analysis, IR, UV-vis, titrimetry, chiral analysis, and general wet and compendial techniques. Additional experience (e.g., NMR, MS, statistics, organic synthesis, process chemistry support, use of Drylab, etc.) is clearly a benefit. Knowledge of GLP/GMP requirements. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the submission of analytical data to support IND/NDA filings is desirable. Demonstrated problem solving and data analysis abilities required. Demonstrated leadership, written/verbal skills, and good organizational skills are required.

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