Job Title: AR&D Chemist

Location: Somerset, NJ 

Duration: C2H on W2

Mandatory Skills: Method Development, Method Validation, Drug/ Dosage/Capsule/Tablet, HPLC/GC
 

Role Summary

The Analytical Chemist will work with an assigned project team of chemists in the laboratory to analyze and 

develop HPLC and GC methods for assay, impurity and dissolution testing of pharmaceutical finished dosage forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Method Development /Method validation development, including report writing, for various dosage forms that includes Tablets, Hard Gelatin Capsules, Oral/Topical Liquids and Powder for oral suspensions with minimum supervision 
• Support the Product Development team in developing new products
• Identification and characterization of the unknown impurities in the drug products and drug substances
• Support or independently perform Method Development/Method validation development for various dosage forms that includes Tablets, Hard Gelatin Capsules, Oral/Topical Liquids and Powder for oral suspensions
• Troubleshoot analytical issues to accomplish desired results
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field, Master's Degree plus
• 3-10 years of experience working as an R&D Chemist for a pharmaceutical company
• Operational and technical expertise in developing testing such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, etc. 
• Experience in pharmaceutical Method Development and Method Validation
• Capable of writing reports suitable for regulatory submission with minimum supervision

Physical Requirements

This position may require lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally. 

Generally work is performed in a laboratory environment with chemicals and solvents. Generally work is performed in a laboratory environment.