Cambrex · 14 hours ago
**Analytical Development Senior Scientist (Charles City, IA) TALENT PIPELINE-Future Opportunities
Charles City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle. The Senior Scientist I will provide technical support for multiple project teams, evaluating and interpreting analytical results, developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods for APIs, API intermediates, and raw materials while ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines.
AnalyticsBiotechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingMarket ResearchPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Safely and effectively develop, establish, and validate analytical testing methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products
Actively participate in teams assembled to investigate and solve analytical technical issues within Analytical Development, Chemical Development, Process Support Group and Quality Control
Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies
Operate analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, Titrator, Particle Size Analyzer
Write technical reports to document analytical methods
Maintain laboratory notebooks documenting work
Maintain compliance with GMP SOPs and DEA regulations
Transfer documented analytical methods to the QC and Process Support Group departments
Set up new or existing analytical methods for compound identification, purity and potency testing
Coordinate off-site testing as necessary
Conduct testing of analytical samples for the Chemical Development Department as needed
Qualify reference materials
May also perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 4 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 8 years of experience in lab environment
Good understanding of the Principles of Analytical Chemistry, good laboratory experience
Basic understanding of the principles of cross-functional departments, including organic chemistry
Demonstrated understanding of GMP as it relates to current work; with less manager input, can help advise clients on key regulatory strategies
Good fundamental understanding and the ability to use/investigate issues with HPLC, GC
Good written and oral communication skills, ability to handle client requests with manager review
Able to solve problems in the workplace and helps to lead investigations with manager support
Reasonable ability to handle one or more tasks or projects, often with supervision
Shares ideas with peers
Ability to write technical documents with assistance
Occasionally participates in internal project team meetings, as needed; demonstrated ability to work within a team matrix
Known as a solid scientific contributor within the department/group
Able to support key OE initiatives
Locally supports changes associated with larger Cambrex initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential
Benefits
Healthcare
Life insurance
Planning for retirement
And more
Company
Cambrex
Cambrex is a small molecule company that offers drug substance, drug product, and analytical services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-08-07Acquired
1987-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Loewald
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Green
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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