Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

RXinsider LTD.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal seeks a Scientist II - QC to perform testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, including stability samples. The role supports method transfer and investigates out-of-specification results to improve compliance.

Responsibilities include chemical analyses using IR, UV-Vis, HPLC/GC, maintaining lab records, and ensuring adherence to SOPs and quality standards within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science required.
• 3+ years testing chemicals/pharmaceutical products with BA/BS.
• 1+ year testing with MA/MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products per SOPs.
• Prepares samples, documents steps, and reports results.
• Participates in method transfer activities between facilities or organizations.
• Investigates out-of-specification results when required.
• Performs advanced physical analysis (XRD, DSC, Malvern Mastersizer).
• Prepares and executes method transfer/verification/validation protocols.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory techniques

Documentation

Method transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

Related science discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

FT-IR

UV-Vis

X-ray diffraction

DSC

Malvern Mastersizer

Job description

Job Description

Description

The Scientist II - QC is responsible for performing testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, products on stability, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculating and reporting results on applicable specification documents, participating in method transfer activities within departments or between facilities or organizations. Provides feedback on systems and analytical procedures to promote continuous improvement and enhancement of compliance posture.

Essential Functions

• Performs chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods or compendial methods as applicable, material specifications, using analytical techniques such as IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and chromatographic techniques, adhering to company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepares samples for analysis involving thorough cleanliness and complex steps for analysis using chromatographic techniques and analyzes. Creates and maintains laboratory record documentation (notebooks and computer-based), documents exact steps followed during analysis execution, calculates and reports results in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in method transfer activities between facilities within the organization or between organizations.
• Actively participates in and leads investigation of out-of-specification laboratory results, when required.
• Performs physical analysis involving complex techniques such as X-ray diffraction, DSC, Malvern mastersizer.
• Prepares and executes method transfer protocols, method verification/validation protocols as and when required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists, as and when needed, senior scientists working in the laboratory.
• Ensures that expired chemicals and reference standards are removed from laboratory area, performs calibration of dissolution apparatus, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, HPLC, GC as assigned by the supervisor.
• Standardizes API for use as in-house reference standard as assigned.
• Interacts with newly hired laboratory technicians or Assistant Scientists for providing hands-on training on simple analytical techniques and laboratory instruments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Chemistry or related science discipline - Required
• Master Degree (MBA) Chemistry or related science discipline - Preferred

Experience

• 3 years or more in Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) -Testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products, 3 years or more
• 1 year or more in Master Degree (MA/MS) -Testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products, 1 years or more

The base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $103,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

About Us

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.