Analytical Chemist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (dental & vision)

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. in McPherson, KS is seeking an Analytical Chemist I for a 12-month contract (extendable to 18 months) to join the R&D Pharm Sci team.

The role involves performing analyses in a GXP environment and coordinating with cross-functional teams and external CROs to support manufacturing and stability studies. Responsibilities include running UPLC/HPLC/GC and other analytical methods, recording data in eLN/LIMS, developing or validating methods, and ensuring timely data

Qualifications

• BS with 3–7 years in regulated industry.
• MS with 2–5 years in regulated industry.
• PhD with 1–5 years in regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using UPLC, HPLC, GC, and other instruments.
• Enter data into lab notebooks and processing systems (eLN, Empower 3, Excel).
• Coordinate with team members to verify data in a timely manner.
• Support manufacturing campaigns and stability studies as needed.
• Develop, transfer, or validate analytical methods as required.
• Maintain safety and training compliance and meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GXP environment

Communication

Data management

Team coordination

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

PhD in related field

Tools

UPLC

HPLC

GC

Karl Fischer

pH meters

UV-Vis

IR

Microscopy

eLN

LIMS

Empower 3

TrackWise

Excel

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title: Analytical Chemist I


• Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 18 months


• Location: Mcpherson, KS

Note

Client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of contract. You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan which includes dental and vision.

Job Description

The R&D Pharm Sci. team member will be involved in multiple, on-going projects. Activities include performing analysis in a GXP environment and may include material qualification (excipients or active pharmaceutical ingredients), release testing, and analysis required to support manufacturing functions (engineering, exhibit batches, etc), as well as on-going stability studies. The individual should have good communication and organizational skills and be able to coordinate work with cross-functional team members, peers, and external CROs (Contract Research Organization).

Position Responsibilities

• Perform testing using analytical equipment (i.e. UPLC, HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, pH, UV-Vis, IR, microscopy, optical rotation) as well as using traditional wet chemistry methods (i.e. titration, TLC, sulfated ash, etc.)


• Enter experimental information into hard-bound and electronic lab notebooks (i.e. Biovia eLN) and process analytical data accordingly (i.e. Empower 3, Excel, etc).


• Perform additional data entry, processing, and review within LIMS system (i.e. Thermo LIMS).


• Coordinate with team members to ensure seamless analytical coverage during manufacturing campaigns and on-going stability studies. Also support new project activities, as needed.


• Perform analytical method feasibility, development and validation, as necessary.


• Coordinate with team members to verify each other's data by reviewing eLN and LIMS entries in a timely manner.


• Take personal responsibility to meet analytical testing and data verification deadlines, as well as safety and training requirements.


• Author protocols, reports, or other technical documents, and presents project data to group, as needed.

Organizational Relationships

• Primary interaction will be with Pharmaceutical McPherson PEH PharmSci R&D group. Will also work with other product development groups including GTS and Pharmaceutical Center One.


• Pharmaceutical McPherson Chemistry Quality group.


• Pharmaceutical McPherson Manufacturing.


• Possible interaction with CROs.

Education And Experience

• BS and 3-7 years experience in a regulated industry (i.e. food, pharmaceutical, biotech, petroleum, etc).


• MS and 2-5 years experience in regulated industry.


• PhD and 1-5 experience in regulated industry.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Hands-on experience with complex analytical equipment including IR, UV-Vis, imaging systems, chromatography systems (UPLC, HPLC, GC) and chromatography methods (RP, IC, SEC, etc).


• Experience using simple analytical tools including KF titration, microscope, polarimeter, pH, analytical balances, density meter, osmometer, and etc. is required.


• Experience with simple and/or complex analytical method verification, development, transfer, or validation strongly preferred.


• Experience working in a regulated (i.e. FDA, TTB, etc) or GMP environment is strongly preferred.


• Understanding of various scientific software or software used in pharmaceutical or production environment (i.e. eLN, LIMS, Empower 3, Trackwise, MiniTab, Fusion, etc) would be preferred.


• Strong analytical reasoning skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Position Requirements

• May work with hazardous chemicals including acids, bases, oxidizing agents, carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens, etc.


• Additional medical testing will be required.


• PPE training, solvent respirator and powder respirator training and fitting will be required.


• Occasional weekend and evening work is required.


• May sit or stand at bench for extended periods.

Additional Information

732-947-3452