Experienced Raw Materials Scientist

Pace

$75K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemistry or related field.
  • Proficient in HPLC/UPLC, GC, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FT-IR), and wet chemistry techniques.
  • Experience with liquid chromatography method validation.
  • 5-7 years of pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in a cGMP or GLP environment required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex analytical testing using HPLC, UPLC, and GC.
  • Assist with test method validations and optimizations.
  • Conduct onsite sampling for customers and ensure proper equipment preparation.
  • Develop and validate analytical methods for raw materials and products.
  • Provide backup for QC instrument maintenance and calibration.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, housekeeping, and readiness for audits.
  • Assist with investigations related to OOS results and CAPAs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K savings plan with immediate employer match vesting.
  • Paid time off for holidays, sick days, and vacations.
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness program.
  • Employee Assistance program and parental leave.
Full Job Description
Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This is an onsite full-time Raw Materials Scientist II position located in Lebanon, NJ,

Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Scientist II is responsible for performing routine and non-routine analytical chemistry testing of raw materials and finished products using USP, EP, JP, and client methods.

Essential Functions
  • Perform complex HPLC, UPLC, GC, and other analytical testing, and troubleshoot issues as needed.
  • Participate in, or assist with, test method validations.
  • Perform analytical testing of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meters, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, Total Organic Carbon analyzers, viscometers, polarimeters, IR instruments, pycnometers, etc.
  • Conduct onsite sampling of natural gases for customers, including cylinder preparation and leak checks as needed.
  • Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for raw materials and finished products as required.
  • Serve as backup for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibration.
  • Perform general QC laboratory equipment maintenance, maintain laboratory housekeeping, and assist in preparing the laboratory for audits.
  • Assist QC Management, as needed, with investigations related to OOS results, deviations, and CAPAs.
  • Ensure analytical results are accurate, reliable, and delivered within required timelines while following proper documentation protocols.


Qualifications

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or master's degree required in Chemistry or a related field.
  • Proficient in HPLC/UPLC, GC, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FT-IR), and wet chemistry techniques.
  • Liquid chromatography method validation experience is required.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of pharmaceutical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Experience in a cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical environment is required.

Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects independently.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
  • Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with both abstract and concrete variables.
  • Proficient in computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and instrument-manufacturer-based systems.
  • Knowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 experience is a plus.


Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
  • Mobility to work in both lab and office settings, and to use standard office and laboratory equipment.
  • Stamina to sit for extended periods.
  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
  • Sufficient vision to read printed materials and computer screens.
  • Adequate hearing and speech to communicate in person or by telephone.


Working Environment
  • Work is performed in both laboratory and office environments.
  • Exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related substances commonly found in laboratory settings should be expected.


Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

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