Research Scientist Ii; Analytical Development

RESEARCH SCIENTIST II; ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT in Albany, NY
Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

The Research Scientist II; Analytical Development is an integral part of the Curia team, contributing to our success by supporting the manufacturing department and external customers. The routine functions of the laboratory are testing of raw materials, in-process, end product, and stability samples. The principal responsibility of the Research Scientist II is the analysis by multiple procedures of compounds. The Research Scientist II is expected to demonstrate proficiency in both the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients' lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) 
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program
• Pension (for union employees)
• Learning platform
• And more! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze compounds using a range of analytical techniques.
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Contributes to the completion of routine technical tasks. 
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. 
• Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. 
• Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Chemical Hygiene training

Language/Communication Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

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, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and 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 is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Salary: $67,000
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended

All interested applicants must apply online. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.