Senior Analytical Development Scientist II: Method Transfer

Cambrex - Charles City; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex - Charles City in Iowa is seeking a Senior Scientist II to provide technical support across project teams, develop and transfer analytical methods for APIs and raw materials, and ensure strict cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities include validating methods, operating HPLC, GC and FTIR, writing reports, maintaining notebooks, and transferring methods to QC and Process Support teams. Requires PhD/MS/BS in chemistry with relevant pharma experience.

Qualifications

• PhD with 2+ years or MS with 6+ years or BS with 10+ years in lab settings.
• Pharmaceutical experience is preferred and cGMP knowledge is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish and validate analytical testing methods for materials and products.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to solve analytical issues.
• Perform analytical assays based on established and new methods.
• Operate HPLC, GC, FTIR, Titrator and Particle Size Analyzer.
• Write technical reports documenting methods and results.
• Maintain lab notebooks and ensure GMP SOP compliance.
• Transfer validated methods to QC and Process Support groups.
• Coordinate off-site testing when required.
• Conduct testing for chemicals developed by the department.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clear communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Titrator

Particle Size Analyzer

Job description

Cambrex - Charles City in Iowa is seeking a Senior Scientist II to provide technical support across project teams, develop and transfer analytical methods for APIs and raw materials, and ensure strict cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities include validating methods, operating HPLC, GC and FTIR, writing reports, maintaining notebooks, and transferring methods to QC and Process Support teams. Requires PhD/MS/BS in chemistry with relevant pharma experience.