Analytical Scientist

Role Summary

Analytical Scientist supporting the North America OTC team in developing new OTC drug products. You will develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods, perform chemical and physical testing, and ensure accurate documentation. You will troubleshoot instrumentation, conduct root-cause investigations, and lead analytical work on simple to moderately complex projects in a dynamic lab. Location: Richmond, VA (in-office 5 days/week).

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, executes all technical aspects of analytical chemistry including the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods
• Performs analytical testing (chemical and physical) in support of the development of new OTC products with minimal supervision.
• Follows documentation policies and practices when recording and documenting scientific work.
• Recognizes atypical data and performs investigation to determine root cause with minimal supervision.
• Capable of troubleshooting moderately difficult instrumentation issues and solving moderately complex analytical problems.
• Performs peer reviews of scientific data and reports. Works with colleague to resolve any identified issues in a timely manner.
• Interfaces with internal and external partners such as Formulations and Quality.
• Serve as the Analytical leader for simple to moderately complex projects.
• Adept and flexible at working in a dynamic lab environment on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD Degree with 1+ years of relevant analytical experience
• Required: MS Degree with 3+ years of relevant analytical experience
• Required: BS Degree with 5+ years of relevant analytical experience
• Required: Experience with HPLC, GC and/or dissolution
• Required: Working knowledge of basic chemistry and laboratory techniques
• Preferred: A passion for science is essential given the critical importance of technical expertise for the success of the organization.
• Preferred: Pharmaceutical industry laboratory experience
• Preferred: Analytical method development and/or validation experience
• Preferred: Experience working in GMP environment

Skills

• Analytical chemistry techniques
• Troubleshooting instrumentation
• Data analysis and root-cause investigations
• Documentation and scientific record-keeping
• Cross-functional collaboration with Formulations and Quality
• Project leadership for simple to moderately complex projects