Lead Analytical Scientist – API & Peptide Development

Veranova; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Veranova, a global leader in APIs, seeks a Principal Scientist-Analytical Research & Development to lead development and validation of analytical methods for APIs and peptides. You will work on HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, NMR, and other techniques, ensuring GMP compliance and readiness for regulatory audits.

The role involves hands-on lab work, collaboration with project teams, and technical leadership across development programs.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS with GMP experience in analytics.
• 8+ years in GMP environment for APIs and analytical method development.
• 3+ years in oligonucleotides and/or peptides.
• Experience with HPLC/UPLC, GC, NMR, UV, FTIR, XRPD, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and execution of analytical methods per ICH and Health Authority guidelines.
• Perform release and stability testing for materials, intermediates, and APIs.
• Author and review method qualification/validation/transfer protocols and reports.
• Prepare and review scientific reports for internal and external entities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Act as technical contact for clients, providing updates and solving challenges in real time.
• Support audit readiness and participate in quality audits (FDA, regulators).
• Ensure compliance with GMP, DEA, FDA, and related regulations.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

GMP Experience

Method Development

Oligonucleotides/Peptides

HPLC/UPLC

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

NMR

GC

ICP-MS

Job description

Veranova, a global leader in APIs, seeks a Principal Scientist-Analytical Research & Development to lead development and validation of analytical methods for APIs and peptides. You will work on HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, NMR, and other techniques, ensuring GMP compliance and readiness for regulatory audits.

The role involves hands-on lab work, collaboration with project teams, and technical leadership across development programs.