Pharma Analytical Scientist III - Bench Research

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention / USP; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) in Rockville, MD seeks a Scientist III for our Reference Standards Laboratory. The role focuses on performing analytical tests, reviewing data, and preparing summary reports, with a bench-heavy workload (75%) and additional laboratory duties (25%).

You will participate in cross-functional teams, develop methods, mentor staff, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to USP's mission of quality standards for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required.
• M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 5 years of experience evaluating drug product performance and quality.
• B.A./B.S. in Chemistry or related field with 10 years of experience evaluating drug product performance and quality.
• Familiarity with cGMP and ISO requirements for testing laboratories is preferred.
• Experience in dosage form characterization and in vitro testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 75% of time in laboratory duties.
• Performs routine drug release testing and chemical analysis.
• Participates in cross-functional teams for reference standards development.
• Develops and validates analytical methods.
• Mentors scientists in the laboratory.
• Coordinates project tasks and communicates results.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

M.S. in Chemistry (with 5 years experience)

B.A./B.S. in Chemistry (with 10 years experience)

Job description

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) in Rockville, MD seeks a Scientist III for our Reference Standards Laboratory. The role focuses on performing analytical tests, reviewing data, and preparing summary reports, with a bench-heavy workload (75%) and additional laboratory duties (25%).

You will participate in cross-functional teams, develop methods, mentor staff, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to USP's mission of quality standards for