Experienced GMP Analytical Chemist

Pace® Life Sciences; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist II to contribute to the safety and health of the community through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. In this role, you will oversee GMP testing, analyze complex data, and operate advanced laboratory instruments. Your expertise in chemistry and attention to detail will be vital in ensuring compliance and quality in drug development processes. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and supports your professional growth with a range of benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the biopharmaceutical field.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401k options

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Sick leave

Recognition programs

Voluntary insurances

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related field required.
• 2 years of chemistry experience, including complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP testing of pharmaceutical products and data analysis.
• Operate and troubleshoot instruments like HPLC and UV-Vis spectrophotometer.

Skills

GMP experience

ALCOA principles

Empower 3

Pharma experience

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Statistics understanding

Root Cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry

2 years of chemistry experience

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

Empower software

MasterControl

Job description

About Us

Pace Life Sciences makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations.

Job Description

Associate Scientist II

Summary

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration, and oversight of varied chemistry policies, programs, and practices. Provides feedback and guidance regarding the analysis of materials, products, and/or devices utilizing intermediate to complex professional and technical knowledge of chemistry or related instrumentation, testing, and procedures.

Essential Functions

1. GMP testing of pharmaceutical products including sample preparation and analysis
2. Peer review of data
3. Operate and troubleshoot instrumentation such as HPLC, Dissolution, Karl-Fischer Titration, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, and other instruments as needed
4. Data analysis and trending for stability studies
5. Participate in internal quality events such as investigations and deviations
6. Chromatography data processing and interpretation using software such as Empower
7. General laboratory maintenance and upkeep, including hazardous waste disposal and restocking consumables
8. Work on individual tasks as part of a larger team
9. Promote and support the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of chemistry experience, including experience with complex programs or operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• GMP experience (Required)
• ALCOA principles (Required)
• Empower 3 experience (Preferred)
• Pharma experience (Required)
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Good time management and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office
• MasterControl experience (Preferred)
• Good understanding of statistics (Preferred)
• Root Cause analysis experience (Preferred)

Additional Information

Benefits

Includes paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, health insurance, 401k options, HSA, FSA, employee assistance and recognition programs, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary insurances.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM