Pharmaceutical Development Analytical Scientist

Employee Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry support to projects across the clinical drug development pipeline
• Execute test method protocols for in-vitro biopharmaceutics team that includes but not limited to thermodynamic solubility measurement, USP dissolution, precipitation and flux assays
• Prepare analytical solutions and biorelevant media for in-vitro experiments, including accurate weighing, potency corrections, buffer preparation, and appropriate handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Analyze study samples by HPLC and UV-vis, including calibration standard preparation, sample processing, and quantitation of drug concentration from in-vitro studies
• Perform first-pass review of dissolution, solubility, and analytical data, identifying anomalous results (e.g., carryover, precipitation, coning, filtration loss) for scientific follow-up
• Document findings in electronic lab notebooks and technical reports in accordance with ALCOA data integrity principles
• Support routine laboratory operations, including equipment readiness, consumables, safe lab practices, and scheduling instruments
• Adapt experimental execution and prioritization to shifting project needs, balancing scientific rigor with resource efficiency and study objectives

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Working knowledge of HPLC and UV-vis spectroscopy techniques, as they apply to quantitation of organic small molecules in solution
• Basic proficiency in scientific data analysis like spreadsheet-based calculations and chromatography data interfaces
• Excellent oral and written communication, strong attention to detail, and strong quantitative ability
• Ability to communicate and collaborate well in a cross functional environment
• Customer focused and comfortable supporting multiple project teams with shifting timelines, with a problem-solving mindset and a positive, optimistic attitude

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Hands-on experience executing in-vitro biopharmaceutics testing, such as USP dissolution, solubility, precipitation, or flux assays
• Proficiency in data analytic software like GraphPad Prism, Origin/Origin Pro, JMP etc.
• One to two years of wet lab experience in a pharmaceutical company or at a contracting organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with relevant experience.