Senior Analytical Chemist

Company Description:

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. We are looking for a Purchasing and Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team in New England.

Job Summary:

The Senior Analytical Chemist is responsible for all project activities in ARD, including sample analyses and method development, transfer, and validation in a safe and reliable manner. This position requires the application of basic chemistry knowledge, as well as standard laboratory techniques and procedures. The Senior Analytical Chemist must also be able to make keen observations and learn how to solve more complex technical issues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Independently develop and validate methods as per the regulatory guidelines for raw materials, both in process and final drug substance.
• Strong knowledge of ICH Guidelines including: conducting method validations, method verifications and method transfers.
• Utilize a variety of analytical instruments, techniques, and basic computer skills in support of project activities as needed.
• Develop and qualify analytical methods and provide routine tests such as KF, ROI, UV, and IR as needed with supervision. Familiar with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, LCMS, GCMS.
• Learn and follow all required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop an understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Document experiments and results in laboratory notebooks or other designated forms.
• Present scientific results and observations to team leader and participate in client conferences and meetings.
• Gain an understanding of project management activities including purchasing of materials, meeting timelines, budgets, and project goals.
• Work effectively and efficiently within budgetary constraints.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Work properly in a controlled substance environment.
• Properly maintain personal training records.

Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry or equivalent with 1-3 years related experience in industry
• Experience with at least some of common analytical techniques such as: HPLC, GC, UV, CAD, IR, KF, LC-MS AIR JET SIEVE, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English-language chemical periodicals, scientific journals, and regulatory documents
• Ability to conduct analyses using scientific methods, standard protocols, and instrumentation with some supervision
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and relevant mathematics as appropriate at the level of BS degree
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computers and standard software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and Chemdraw etc)
• Ability to perform work in accordance with company policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment
• Demonstrate ability to learn new technique skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of general safety requirements as appropriate (e.g., sample handling, inventory, disposing, and shipping of hazardous materials, etc.)
• Ability to describe routine laboratory equipment and analysis procedures to others.
• Ability to recognize basic equipment or data output problems and then take appropriate action under direct supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Additional Information:

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Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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