Scientist - Small Molecule, Analytical Research and Development

Job Description

Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Research & Development

The Small Molecule Analytical Research and Development group has an opening for a Scientist based in Rahway, NJ. Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences, exceptional science, and a resounding passion for improving human health through innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

In your role as a Scientist, you will be part of a team of Analytical Chemists working on cross-functional scientific teams to enable novel small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide drug development through laboratory-based analytical characterization and statistical data analysis. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Support execution of scientific studies to support the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and manufacturing processes using both traditional and advanced analytical tools.

• Develop and implement analytical methods utilized during drug development as well as for the release and shelf-life assessment of clinical materials.

• Troubleshoot challenges associated with drug development through active collaboration with cross-functional project teams

• Document the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner.

• Author internal memos, data summaries, technical reports, and IND/ IMPD submissions to regulatory authorities.

• Strong collaboration with fellow Analytical Research & Development colleagues as well as cross-functional partners.

• Engage the external scientific community through membership in professional organizations, attendance at external conferences, and authorship of external publications

Education Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience

OR

Masters degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Required Experience and Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong collaboration skills, are required. Candidates will also be required to work in a team environment with cross-functional interactions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Though not required, the ideal applicant would have hands-on experience in advanced chromatographic separation science, spectroscopy analysis, and other analytical laboratory and data analysis techniques.  In addition, experience with data science, dissolution, and mass spectrometry is advantageous.

For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

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