US Pharmacopeia · 1 day ago
Scientist IV
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $127K/yr
3+ years expThe U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization dedicated to developing quality standards for medicines and food ingredients. They are seeking a Scientist IV to lead research on chemometric modeling for analytical chemistry platforms, particularly focusing on chromatography and HPLC, while collaborating with laboratory and data scientists.
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Responsibilities
Skilled in analytical chemistry, especially in chromatography, HPLC specifically
Work independently with respect to the development and evaluation of chromatographic (i.e., HPLC) methods, procedures and data acquisition
Independently design and execute experiments, provide input on/draw conclusions, and clearly communicate the results with the project team
Routinely apply personal experience, academic training, and insights to address technical problems
Collaborate in a team setting to achieve goals
Experience in the collection and curation of scientific data suitable for data modeling
Develop and apply chemometric, multivariate models to interpret scientific/analytical/chemical data
Skilled in at least one programming language with the ability to create prototypes and rapidly test ideas
Demonstrate a strong desire to continue learning and proactively seek opportunities to grow personal capabilities
Participate and/or present at internal and external scientific/project meetings as appropriate
Collaborate, mentor and train staff in processes, techniques, and use of data modeling tools
Recommend and implement creative approaches or processes to reach project goals
Qualification
Required
Ph. D. degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 3 years of experience
Master's degree in a scientific field with seven (7) years of confirmed experience, or
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with five (10) years of confirmed experience, or
Knowledge, understanding, and hands-on experience with separation analyses such as liquid chromatography (HPLC, UPLC), as well as other general chemistry principles and techniques
Experience in common laboratory software such as Empower, OpenLab, and Chromeleon
Skilled in anticipating, troubleshooting and solving technical problems
In limited circumstances, an equivalent combination of training or special scientific accomplishments is acceptable in lieu of the years of relevant experience
Machine learning skills in developing and implementing appropriate chemometric models, s and validation, interpreting model output
Data visualization and modeling skills (ex. matplotlib, seaborn) to effectively communicate complex data insights
Skilled in analytical chemistry, especially in chromatography, HPLC specifically
Work independently with respect to the development and evaluation of chromatographic (i.e., HPLC) methods, procedures and data acquisition
Independently design and execute experiments, provide input on/draw conclusions, and clearly communicate the results with the project team
Routinely apply personal experience, academic training, and insights to address technical problems
Collaborate in a team setting to achieve goals
Experience in the collection and curation of scientific data suitable for data modeling
Develop and apply chemometric, multivariate models to interpret scientific/analytical/chemical data. Skilled in at least one programming language with the ability to create prototypes and rapidly test ideas
Demonstrate a strong desire to continue learning and proactively seek opportunities to grow personal capabilities
Participate and/or present at internal and external scientific/project meetings as appropriate
Collaborate, mentor and train staff in processes, techniques, and use of data modeling tools
Recommend and implement creative approaches or processes to reach project goals
Preferred
Knowledge and hands-on experience of small molecule/biologic/natural product analysis by using complimentary analytical techniques (IR, UV-Vis, NMR, MS is a plus
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multi-layered priorities
Flexible and concurrent management of multiple tasks
Experience working in the pharmaceutical, chemical and/or biotechnology industry
Experience working in GLP or ISO-17025 regulated laboratories is a plus
Experience working with Electronic Laboratory Notebook Software is a plus
Ability to synthesize and structure data from multiple sources into appropriate machine-readable formats
Experience in developing and using multi-variate analysis approaches to data modeling
Excellent communication skills (written and oral), ability to explain technical or complex issues to non-technical audience
Experience in descriptive and inferential statistics
Experience in Python, SQL and/or other appropriate programming languages
Benefits
Company-paid time off
Comprehensive healthcare options
Retirement savings
Company
US Pharmacopeia
US Pharmacopeia (USP) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization that has focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines since 1820.
1001-5000 employees
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