Analytical Scientist

Piramal Pharma Limited; Riverview; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions' HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking an Analytical Scientist to join our Analytical Chemistry team. You will develop and validate analytical methods, focusing on HPLC and GC, with rigorous documentation and QA support.

The role requires strong knowledge of analytical testing, attention to detail, and collaboration across QC and Process Development to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced degree with related laboratory experience in analytical chemistry.
• Experience with validation, documentation and GMP/regulated environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with analytical instrumentation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods that are accurate, precise and specific for QC and Process Development.
• Document method development in notebooks and prepare test methods.
• Validate methods following USP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain calibration and operation of HPLC/GC instruments.
• Support QC and manufacturing testing with timely results.
• Ensure proper sample preparation, data recording and filing.

Skills

Analytical testing

Instrumentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Microsoft Office / ChemStation

Education

PhD in Chemistry/ Biochemistry

MS in chemistry/biochemistry

BSc in related field

Tools

Agilent ChemStation

Job description

Division

Piramal Pharma SolutionsPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Analytical Scientist

Job Description

Piramal Pharma Solutions' HPAPI Research and Manufacturing facility (Ash Stevens, LLC), located in Riverview, Michigan, is seeking a qualified Analytical Scientist to join our Analytical Chemistry team. The Analytical Scientist is responsible for the development and validation of new analytical methods, including, but not limited to HPLC and GC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods that are accurate, precise, and specific for use in both the Quality Control department and the Process Development department. Methods primarily include HPLC and GC but may extend to other testing procedures.
• Document the development of the method in the appropriate notebooks for future reference.
• Prepare PPS-Riverview test methods and supporting documentation for use in the laboratory.
• Validate analytical methods used in the testing of raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and cleaning samples.
• Develop validation protocols to assess the necessary features of the test methods. Assesses all data elements required for assay validation as per the current USP and other regulatory requirements. Perform protocols as written and documents the results in the form of a comprehensive validation report and makes any necessary changes to existing documents as a result of report findings.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory analytical instrumentation including, but not limited to HPLC and GC. Maintain accurate records regarding the maintenance and calibration activities.
• Support manufacturing operations with testing of raw materials, intermediate products, final products, and cleaning samples. The incumbent is expected to operate in a neat and orderly manner and to provide accurate and timely test results.
• Assist in the maintenance of the QC Laboratory. In addition to routine housekeeping and glassware cleaning, maintains and appropriate inventory of supplies and chemicals.
• Document sample preparation, equipment set-up and test results in Laboratory Notebooks or on the appropriate test record form. Documentation must be complete and verified by a second member of the quality group. In addition, laboratory log sheets, those related to equipment usage, calibration, and maintenance, reference standard inventory, QC chemical inventory, or those related to retention samples will be properly maintained.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry and 0-3 years' experience; OR
• Master's Degree and 3-5 years' experience; OR
• Bachelor's Degree and 5-10 years' experience in a related environment.

job competencies.

• Knowledge of analytical testing and instrumentation
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-related software (Agilent ChemStation, etc.).