Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring an Analytical Chemist on a contract basis.
Work Location:
New Brunswick, NJ – 100% on site
Summary:
- Responsible for method development and execution of analytical techniques such as Karl Fischer, Dissolution, and Assay / Impurities to facilitate the support of drug product development.
Knowledge/Skills Required/Education:
- BS, MS, OR Ph.D. in analytical chemistry.
- Experience in analytical development in support of drug product formulation development.
- Extensive laboratory experience with and in-depth knowledge of conventional laboratory techniques such as Karl
- Fischer, HPLC/UPLC, dissolution and wet chemistry is a must.
- Experience with Empower desirable.
- Experience in drafting and executing forced degradation and Design of Experiment studies
- Experience in performing dissolution testing using biorelevant media, for active ingredients and drug
- formulations to facilitate biopharmaceutics risk assessment and support drug product development is a plus.
- Fluency in formulation development, pharmaceutical processing or pharmaceutical sciences is expected.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Familiar with USP, ICH and other compendial requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Support drug product development including characterization of the process and finished products.
- This position requires hands on experience and knowledge in small molecule pharmaceutical analysis, formulation and/or biopharmaceutics.
- The successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members and present results to development teams.