Senior Scientist I or Scientist III - Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) - FSP
Parexel
Summary
We are looking to fill a Scientist 3 or Senior Scientist I - Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ.
Job description
Qualifications
B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or similar life sciences and relevant years of experience as listed below in a GMP laboratory environment.
- Scientist 3 - B.S. with 3-5 years of experience; M.S. with 1-2 years of experience
- Senior Scientist - B.S. with 5+ years of experience; M.S. with 2+ years of experience
Required Skills and Experience
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic analysis using various UPLC, HPLC and GC techniques, including method and instrument troubleshooting
- Consistently adheres to GDP standards with accurate, compliant documentation
- General knowledge of separations science
- General understanding of analytical method development and method validation
- Hands-on experience with FTIR, KF and Dissolution
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Excellent organization to multi-task and manage multiple ongoing projects in parallel including GMP release, stability testing along with data processing, interpretation and reporting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, displaying self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Desired Skills and Experience
- Empower software
- Analysis of drug product and drug substance
Requirements
- B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or similar life sciences
- Relevant years of experience in a GMP laboratory environment
- Scientist 3: B.S. with 3-5 years of experience; M.S. with 1-2 years of experience
- Senior Scientist: B.S. with 5+ years of experience; M.S. with 2+ years of experience
- Hands-on experience with chromatographic analysis using UPLC, HPLC and GC techniques, including method and instrument troubleshooting
- Consistently adheres to GDP standards with accurate, compliant documentation
- General knowledge of separations science
- General understanding of analytical method development and method validation
- Hands-on experience with FTIR, KF and Dissolution
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Excellent organization to multi-task and manage multiple ongoing projects in parallel including GMP release, stability testing along with data processing, interpretation and reporting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, displaying self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Sick time
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Company overview
Parexel is one of the world's largest and most prominent contract research organizations (CROs), providing comprehensive clinical research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Parexel operates with a global workforce of over 24,000 professionals across 84+ facilities in 49 countries. The company specializes in managing the full spectrum of clinical trials from Phase I to IV across diverse therapeutic areas including neuroscience, oncology, infectious diseases, hematology, and general medicine. Parexel offers end-to-end solutions encompassing clinical trial management, regulatory strategy, data management, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, medical communications, and market access consulting. With a strong track record spanning over 40 years, Parexel has established itself as a trusted partner for both established pharmaceutical leaders and emerging biotech innovators, helping accelerate drug development and bring life-saving treatments to patients faster through its patient-centric approach and operational excellence.