Analytical Development Principal Scientist II (Minneapolis, MN)

Cambrex Corp.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex, a leading CDMO, is seeking a Principal Scientist II to provide technical support across project teams. The role requires developing and validating analytical methods for pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in analytical chemistry and leadership skills, contributing to innovative solutions and quality improvements.

Benefits

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical testing methodologies.
• Write technical reports and maintain compliance with GMP.
• Participate in problem-solving technical issues.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry Knowledge

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

M.S. in Chemistry or related field

B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

Job description

Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

• engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
• learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
• strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!

Job Overview

The Principal Scientist II will provide technical support for multiple project teams. This individual will evaluate and interpret analytical results, develop, validate and transfer analytical methods for APIs, API intermediates and raw materials. Strict compliance with cGMP guidelines is required to perform most job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively develop, establish, and validate analytical testing methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products
• Actively participate in teams assembled to investigate and solve analytical technical issues within Analytical Development, Chemical Development, Process Support Group and Quality Control.
• Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies
• Operate analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, Titrator, ParticleSize Analyzer
• Write technical reports to document analytical methods
• Maintain laboratory notebooks documenting work
• Maintain compliance with GMP SOPs and DEA regulations
• Transfer documented analytical methods to the QC and Process Support Group departments
• Set up new or existing analytical methods for compound identification, purity and potency testing.
• Coordinate off-site testing as necessary
• Conduct testing of analytical samples for the Chemical Development Department as needed.
• Qualify reference materials.
• May also perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills

• Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Strong understanding of advances theories in Analytical Chemistry.
• Cross Discipline Knowledge: Higher level understanding of other cross-functional technical departments, including organic chemistry and engineering.
• GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the GMP landscape and fundamental understanding of the industrial regulatory landscape; Good understanding of site SOPS, regulatory
• CMC concerns and can answer client questions and help them develop their clinical package.
• Instrumentation: Advanced knowledge of HPLC, GC, MS, and ability to train and troubleshoot problems with equipment (and help others).
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication, often leading technical calls with clients.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and solve problems.
• Time Management: Very good organizational skills and time management. Able to work on several key items at once including two or more medium complexity projects at once.
• Leadership: Regularly seeks to share ideas and learning across the group/site; pushes new initiatives from the ground up.
• Technical Documentation and Review: Strong ability to generate key technical documents with minimal RFT issues and to review documents for others. Basic ability to write new SOP.
• External Influence: Strong demonstrated ability to independently steer client or technical teams; ability to redirect and point out scope change; good ability to work with site leadership team and steer local initiatives.
• Industry Credibility and Rapport: Demonstrated reputation as a leader within the Cambrex Analytical Community. Good publication record, where possible, and strong contributions to the Cambrex portfolio.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrate ability to participate and share leadership on local OE initiatives.
• Change Orientation: Demonstrated contribution of input and ideas for larger Cambrex system level changes.

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 8 years of experience or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 12 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 16 years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential.

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.