Research Chemist

Research Chemist - Mass Spectrometry - Whitehouse, New Jersey

Intertek Pharmaceutical Services located in Whitehouse, New Jersey, USA, is a cGMP contract testing, analytical research and development laboratory. Intertek Pharmaceutical Services works directly with both large and small pharmaceutical companies to help bring safe and effective pharmaceutical products to market.  An opportunity has arisen for a Research Chemist to join this organization within the Trace Organics work team.  The team utilizes state of the art Orbitrap instrumentation to support and solve complex analytical problems primarily focused on extractables and leacahbles. 

Please explore the links below to learn more about the Intertek Whitehouse site and the extractables and leachables offerings within the Trace Organics Group.  . 

http://www.intertek.com/pharmaceutical/analysis/whitehouse-nj/

http://www.intertek.com/pharmaceutical/analysis/extractables-leachables/

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated individual who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity.  We offer coaching, feedback, on-site and off-site training and growth opportunities to develop each employee’s career.  This fast-paced, flexible environment provides direct interaction with clients to allow the research chemist to directly work with the client to understand and achieve their needs and to appreciate the potential impact on patient quality of life.  If you are looking for an opportunity to work with an expert team of accomplished scientists focused on solving difficult technical challenges, we want to talk with you. 

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

Intertek's Chemical & Pharmaceuticals team brings quality and safety to life through regulatory guidance and supply chain assurance to support your unique pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical outsourcing requirements. Over the last 20 years, our network of laboratories and regulatory experts have provided high quality custom pharmaceutical services ensuring Total Quality Assurance for some of the world’s largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and execute extractable studies, extractable-leachable correlation studies, mass spectrometry-based method validations, leachable studies and material characterization studies independently and as part of a team
• Provide high-level evaluation of complex mass spectral data
• Engage in complex conversations with clients (study design, validation questions, etc.)
• Guide clients based on an understanding of the regulatory environment.  This includes applicable cGMP, CFR, USP, PQRI, BPOG, etc.
• Write complex reports for extractable studies, extractable and leachable correlation studies and method validation studies
• Work with group members to advance GC/MS and LC/MS technology for the organization through knowledge of the field and innovative problem-solving
• Develop new GC/MS and LC/MS methods to address customer requests
• As a member of the mass spectrometry team the individual is responsible for supporting GC/MS and LC/MS studies for:
  • Safe operation of the instruments
  • Appropriate sample preparation
  • Apply existing lab methods
  • Troubleshoot problems and perform investigations when necessary
  • Repair and maintenance of the instruments
• Clearly communicates technical information and project status to clients and internally through written and oral manner
• Uses computer systems and software programs - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), XCalibur and Tracefinder data acquisition programs - to acquire and document results
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
• Participates in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment and technology
• Ensures compliance of company/client SOP, protocols, safety policies, methods, or other procedures with government rules and regulations 

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications: