Research Chemist - Chromatography

Research Chemist - Chromatography - 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 focused on chromatographic method development, validation and oversight of method performance.

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 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 method development, method validation and method transfer studies independently and as part of a team
• Provide high-level evaluation of complex chromatography separations and  data sets
• 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, etc.
• Write complex reports for development and method validation studies
• Work with group members to advance separation technology for the organization through knowledge of the field and innovative problem-solving
• Develop new methods to address customer requests
• As a member of the chromatography team the individual is responsible for supporting 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:

• Experience with and knowledge of GC-FID, LC-UV and LC with alternate detectors demonstrated through a combination of industry and academic performance
• Expected level of experience would conform to:
  • BS in Chemistry or related degree + 10 years of work experience
  • MS i