Analytical R&D Associate Scientist - OTC Drug Products

Perrigo Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Company in Allegan, Michigan seeks a qualified professional to join the New Product Development team. The role focuses on developing analytical methods for solid and liquid OTC products, including assay, impurities, dissolution, and physical characterization, with hands-on lab work and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities include method development across HPLC/UPLC/GC and dissolution platforms, data interpretation, and collaboration with multiple departments to advance projects from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences with 2-4+ years of cGMP or cGLP laboratory experience.
• Master's degree with 1-2+ years in a cGMP or cGLP laboratory.
• PhD degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical testing on raw materials, in-process and finished product samples with attention to detail.
• Document and execute analyses and experiments of moderate to high complexity; interpret data and prepare reports.
• Develop, validate and transfer analytical methods on HPLC, UPLC, GC, dissolution and other platforms.
• Collaborate with other departments/sites on project deliverables.
• Participate in/lead cross-functional project meetings and discussions.
• Carry forward multiple concurrent projects and contribute to product knowledge.
• Proficiency with analytical instruments including HPLC, UPLC, GC, and Dissolution.
• Troubleshoot and validate robust analytical methods with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with calibration, maintenance, installation, and qualification of lab equipment.
• Understanding of molecular structure; strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with compendial references including USP/EP and FDA/I⌗H guidelines related to analytical methods validation and drug product development.

Skills

Analytical method development

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master's degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

Dissolution

Waters Empower

Job description

Perrigo Company in Allegan, Michigan seeks a qualified professional to join the New Product Development team. The role focuses on developing analytical methods for solid and liquid OTC products, including assay, impurities, dissolution, and physical characterization, with hands-on lab work and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities include method development across HPLC/UPLC/GC and dissolution platforms, data interpretation, and collaboration with multiple departments to advance projects from