Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO and holidays

HSAs contributions

Employer-paid life insurance

EAP and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pharmaron seeks a Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry to advance analytical methods for process chemistry and manufacturing, including development, validation, and transfer of assays with GMP compliance. You will troubleshoot, interpret data, and lead project activities within a collaborative team.

The role requires advanced degrees with substantial instrument experience (HPLC/GC/FTIR/UV/MS) and a strong grasp of cGMP and regulatory guidelines, enabling effective support of client projects and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or related field; no industry experience for PhD.
• MS with 3+ years or BS with 5+ years in pharmaceutical analytics.
• Experience applying analytical skills to method design and implementation.
• Proven trouble-shooter for technical problems.
• 3 years of core analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, MS).
• Working knowledge of cGMP and FDA/EMA/ICh guidance.
• Ability to supervise staff and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, transfer analytical methods and test samples.
• Interpret data and plan follow-up experiments.
• Review notebooks and instrument qualification protocols/reports.
• Lead analytical projects and mentor staff.
• Support audits and ensure GMP compliance.
• Own equipment and participate in software validation.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Position: Scientist II, Analytical Chemistry

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000/yr.

Location: Coventry, RI (On-site)

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

What You'll Do

The Scientist II will support process chemistry and manufacturing activities through analytical method development, validation, transfer, and sample testing in compliance with all applicable guidelines. Will also solve moderate complexity analytical development issues for assigned projects and/or initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in the core analytical laboratory skills, support development and/or scale up of chemical processes in assigned projects.
• Demonstrate and apply sound understanding of the application of all available analytical tools and techniques.
• Design and execute core experiments, interpret results, and plan additional experiments in a timely manner to solve assigned problems of moderate complexity. More complex problems will require additional guidance from a scientific supervisor/line manager.
• Review experimental data, notebooks, and instrument qualification protocols/reports.
• Support client projects as an individual contributor and as an analytical project leader: performing analyses, reporting results, trending and presenting data at project meetings, delegating work, being accountable for project deliverables and demonstrating leadership behaviors. In addition, may supervise one or more individual contributors and oversee their technical progress.
• System ownership of equipment and instrumentation, including supporting qualification activities. Participate in software validation.
• Support departmental or site audits, as required.
• Follow all policies governing the business activities, key internal business practices, and external regulations governing the role.
• Maintain good laboratory practices and GMP in compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Write, revise, develop, and evaluate SOPs.
• Perform other related assignments and duties, as required and assigned.

What We're Looking For

• D. in Chemistry or related field with no industry experience
• MS with 3+ years of experience or BS with 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Evidence of experience in successful application of analytical skill sets to resolve scientific problems related to method design, development, and/or implementation.
• Experienced troubleshooter of technical problems
• 3 years of experience (may include Ph.D. experience) with core analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV, Mass Spectrometry.
• Evidence of ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams
• Working knowledge of cGLP/cGMP and applicable FDA, EMA and ICH guidance
• Evidence of ability to effectively scientifically supervise staff
• Expert application of core laboratory techniques and instrumentation to impact API, intermediates and starting materials

Why Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture

You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

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