R&D Chemist

SUMMARY:

The individual performs chemical laboratory tests on pharmaceutical raw materials, components, component raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples and new products development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) The R&D Chemist will complete routine assignments and assist as needed on special projects and NCR/OOS investigations.

The R&D Chemist will:

· Perform, record and report the results of chemical tests for raw material, in-process and finished products by using various instruments such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS, FT-IR, UV, and AA.

· Participate in analytical method development and execute method validation for pharmaceutical products.

· Perform formulation studies for various dosage forms.

· Perform new products development and scale-up studies.

· Incorporate regulatory compliance of cGMP/GLP standards into SOPs, protocols and LTMs.

· Perform investigation of out-of-specifications or out-of-trend test results as directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or relevant scientific degree. Better have work experience in performing various wet chemistry tests, using of UV/VIS, pH meters.. Familiarity with HPLC, GC, and FTIR is preferred. Able to understand and perform analysis per written LTMs and SOPs. Working knowledge of cGMPs, in the pharmaceutical industry, is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Have the ability to accurately record experimental information. Ability to effectively communicate verbally.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical operations used in chemical analysis calculations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in a laboratory environment, regularly exposed to hazardous chemical. The employee must occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, MA 02021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person