Sr. Scientist I - Analytical Testing

Alcami-5; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcami is seeking a Senior Scientist I to perform analytical routine and non-routine testing in pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing, using HPLC, dissolution, GC, titrations, UV, AA and IR methods within a cGMP framework.

This on-site, 1st shift role requires strong documentation, method development/validation, data analysis, client interaction, audits support, and strict safety adherence, with up to 5% domestic travel. Experience with Empower software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with 8+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 4+ years or Ph.D. with 2+ years.
• 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical drug product development under cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced techniques (potencies, dissolution, impurities) and wet chemistry measurements.
• Develops and validates methods, test procedures, and reports.
• Understands the theoretical basis of methods and validates instrumentation.
• Analyzes data for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Interacts with clients and supports audits/regulatory reviews.
• Leads investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ensures safe, compliant work environment and 5% travel as needed.

Skills

HPLC

Documentation skills

Communication skills

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

Empower software

Job description

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

Are you interested in joining our team?

Job Summary

A Senior Scientist I performs analytical routine and non-routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or pharmaceutical manufacturing. HPLC, dissolution and/or GC based methodologies are commonly employed in the described testing. Other key methodologies applied include titrations, UV, AA, IR. Test methods employed may be compendial (i.e. USP, EP) or proprietary (client supplied or developed by The Company).

On-Site Expectations

• 100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced skills in multiple techniques, to include assays (potencies, related substances), dissolution/drug release, residual solvents, elemental impurities, moisture content, identification, and various other wet chemistry-based measurements.
• Develops and validates methods, test procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Understands the theoretical basis of methods/experiments.
• Maintains strong knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Analyzes information for technical correctness and accuracy.
• Evaluates and interprets data.
• Achieves results by solving problems of a diverse scope.
• Interacts with clients and participates in regulatory agency and/or client audits.
• Leads investigations and root cause analysis.
• Drives initiatives outside of standard work function.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards.
• Safely handles potent compounds.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in Pharmaceuticals drug product development under cGMP is required.
• CDMO experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands-on HPLC experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
• Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving and basic trouble-shooting ability required.
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety required.
• Expert knowledge of Laboratory Documentation is required.
• Ability to develop and implement new methods/processes required.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks for timely achievement of results.
• Working knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience with Empower software preferred.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 5% domestic travel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, half face and full-face respirator, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc.