Associate Scientist

Alcami Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcami Corporation in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Associate Scientist to perform analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing. The role uses UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, GC, titration, and/or AA methodologies.

The successful candidate will work 1st shift, Monday–Friday, on-site, with responsibilities including technique execution, instrument maintenance, SOP compliance, and collaboration within a GMP-regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability.
• Basic knowledge of Laboratory equipment and safety.
• Basic knowledge of Laboratory Documentation is required.
• Working knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs one or more analytical techniques (residual solvents, assays, dissolution, impurities, moisture content, identification).
• Maintains knowledge of routine instrumentation and methodologies.
• Follows SOPs and supervisor instructions; ensures accuracy of information.
• Analyzes information for technical correctness and accuracy.
• Complies with GMPs and GMP review processes; flags anomalies to supervisor.
• Maintains safe, clean, organized work environment; suggests safety/quality improvements.
• Meets training requirements and supports team culture and mentorship.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Lab equipment knowledge

Laboratory documentation

cGMP knowledge

MS Office

SOP adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Associate Scientist

Location US-MO-St. Louis

ID 2026-2194

Category: Chemistry

Position Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

Job Summary

The Associate Scientist is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by performing analytical routine and non-routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Associate Scientist may also assist with method development/method validation projects. For this position, UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, GC, Titration, and/or AA based methodologies are commonly employed in the described testing.

On-Site Expectations

• 100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Performs one or more of the following techniques: residual solvents, assays (potencies, related substances), dissolution, elemental impurities, moisture content, identification, and other various analytical techniques.
• Maintains working knowledge of routine instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs assigned tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedure and supervisor instructions.
• Analyzes information for technical correctness and accuracy.
• Complies with applicable GMPs, peer checks information and signs for GMP review. Brings aberrant information to the attention of supervisor.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards.
• Suggests improvements for safety, work quality, and productivity.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
• Seeks to cultivate mentorship, build leadership skills, and foster a culture of 'team first'.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field.
• 0 - 4+ years of related work experience.
• Prior laboratory experience or work experience in Pharmaceutical, CDMO, or cGMP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
• Basic knowledge of Laboratory equipment and safety required.
• Basic knowledge of Laboratory Documentation is required.
• Working knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Applies job skills, company policies and SOPs to complete a variety of tasks.
• Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock, burn hazards and microbial contamination. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc.