Senior Analytical Chemist

2d2 days ago

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Greenville, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

The Senior Analytical Chemist performs routine and non-routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical products following all applicable safety, quality, and regulation requirements. This position is 100% on-site at the Greenville facility. The role provides laboratory troubleshooting to assist in the successful and timely execution of laboratory analyses.

Independently perform routine and complex testing using chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods including HPLC, GC, and UV for excipients, new chemical entities, and drug products. Interpret data and make recommendations to management for improvement or potential concerns. Compare laboratory data against specifications, prepare reports, and trend data to determine if results meet requirements.

Catalent’s Greenville facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms with integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. The state-of-the-art site features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities ideal for orphan or targeted drug development. Majority of the workday involves standing, walking, lifting, and reaching with some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Join the global drug development and delivery leader producing more than 70 billion doses per year. Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and the market while working on Continuous Improvement Processes.

Requirements

Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent science degree with seven years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field with six years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry or Master’s degree in a science-related field with five years of professional experience or PhD with two years of relevant experience.
Position requires the ability to lift 10-50lbs, unassisted.
Majority of the work day is performed while standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical ingredients.

Responsibilities

Independently perform routine and complex testing for chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods (HPLC, GC, UV) of analysis for excipients, new chemical entities and/or drug products.
Interpret data and make recommendations to management for improvement or potential concerns.
Compare laboratory data against specifications, prepare reports, and trend data where applicable to determine if results meet requirements.
Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards including reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation.
Ensure accuracy of testing by following method/standard instructions and adhering to internal SOPs to eliminate the potential for repeat testing, deviations, and investigations.
Independently author standard operating procedures, analytical testing procedures, final submission ready documents, and create document templates for use by junior team members.