Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Research

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Research in Columbus, OH to perform chemical and physical analyses for developable multisource products.

You will support release of registration materials and analytical method validation/transfer, collaborating with Senior and Principal Scientists in Analytical Research and Formulation Development teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a scientific field and 6+ months of pharma experience, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmacology or related field.
• 6 months+ relevant work experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with analytical techniques including UV/Vis, IR, pH meter, wet chemistry, GC and HPLC.
• Experience in c-GXP analytical laboratories.
• Inhalation Testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Regular onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Performs analytical tasks in support of product development and regulatory submissions.
• Follows SOPs and company practices.
• Documents analytical activities and results accurately and timely.
• Supports process changes within timelines.
• Communicates status of tasks with supervisor.
• Follows written analytical procedures and identifies challenges.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline such as chemistry, pharmacology

Tools

UV/Vis

IR

pH meter

wet chemistry techniques

GC

HPLC

Job description

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Title: Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Research

Description:

Job Title: Sr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Research

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: 12298

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivatedSr. Associate Scientist, Analytical Researchto join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting chemical and physical analyses in support of the development of a manufacturable multisource pharmaceutical product. Providing analytical support for the release of registration materials in support of regulatory submissions. Assisting analytical method validation and transfer activities. You will work closely with Senior and Principal Scientists in the Analytical Research team and Formulation Development team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Performs the assigned analytical tasksin support of product development, registration lot release, pre and post regulatory submission activities. Performs activities within the assigned timelines and in compliance with cGXP's, and company practices and procedures.
• Follows work instructions, SOPs and company practices.
• Documents analytical activities and results accurately, in a timely manner and right-first time and maintains integrity of data.
• Performs assigned tasks in support process changes (e.g. processes, procedures, etc...) within the assigned timelines.
• Communicates effectively with peers and supervisor about the status of the assigned tasks, maintaining supervisor constantly updated.
• Follows written analytical procedures. Identifies execution challenges of analytical methods and support trouble shooting activities.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline such as chemistry, pharmacology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months+ relevant work experience in pharmaceutical industry including but not limited to the following:
• Experience with the following analytical techniques:
• For API: UV/Vis, IR, pH meter, wet chemistry techniques, GC and HPLC.
• For Product: UV/VIS, dissolution, pH meter, wet chemistry techniques, and HPLC
• Experience in c-GXP analytical laboratories.
• Inhalation Testing experience.

What We Offer:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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