Chemist, R&D Analytical

Position Duties:

1. Maintain the highest standards of scientific professionalism. When in doubt, get feedback from other R&D/Technical professionals.
2. Maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation of all work performed.
3. Stay current with the scientific literature, particularly in areas that may affect company’s  product line, existing processes or potential commercial opportunities.
4. Evaluate technology packages from external sources for chemical and cost-effective viability, as directed.
5. Perform literature searches for development work, potential projects, and to support QA/QC and Environmental/Health & Safety.
6. Provide ideas for investigation with an emphasis on commercialization, patent opportunity, or publication on a regular basis.
7. Provide support to QA/QC by writing analytical SOPs.
8. Communicate results by providing timely reports and project updates, to include technical reports and summaries for company business units and customers. 
9. Provide monthly report on progress of work to the department head.
10. Provide help on preparation of quarterly/yearly R&D summaries of ongoing work to peers and senior management.
11. Plan and develop robust analytical methods including troubleshooting and validation, as appropriate.
12. Work closely with Synthesis group and support on routine analysis.
13. Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) to identify project needs and to insure strict compliance with internal quality and/or cGMP/ICH guidelines.
14. Work closely with QA on validation efforts for new API processes to insure strict cGMP compliance, where appropriate.
15. Work closely with R&D team to answer DMF deficiencies and customer queries.
16. Maintain rigorous accountability and documentation of work related to controlled substances in accordance with established SOPs and requirements of federal regulations (21 CFR Part 1300-1399).
17. Adhere to all relevant company SOPs and guidelines, and provide input for correcting and changing existing procedures and processes.
18. Provide technical support as needed for company products, analytical methods and customer-driven issues, as needed.
19. Provide necessary information on cost-saving and time-saving alternatives to current analytical and laboratory practices whenever and wherever possible.
20. Assist in supervision of R&D laboratory operations in general, including troubleshooting of lab systems and instrumentation.
21. Work with Health, Safety and Environmental representative to identify waste stream data and possible hazards for potential products and processes.
22. Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the R&D laboratory in general and in individual workspace in particular.
23. Seek out opportunities for professional development.
24. Select and purchase R&D chemicals, glassware and supplies, and track these orders using the established R&D purchase requisition system.
25. Execute R&D stability program, to include writing and following stability protocols, and packaging and testing APIs, as well as compiling and reporting stability results to R&D manager.
26. Facilitate the training system within the R&D department in coordination with the requirements set forth by QA.
27. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Chemistry (preferable), Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ability and attitude to assume a leadership role and work in a productive technical team within an industrial research environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, presentation and computer modes of expression.
• Ability to confidently represent company on technical matters to customers, senior management, and at scientific venues (conferences and publications).

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $102,500 to $125,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.