Analytical Chemist (Night Shift)

Our client, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) based in the US, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development and commercialization efforts!

Job Type: Direct-hire

Schedule: Sun- Thurs (9pm-8am)

Pay: $80,000-85,000/year

Location: Union County, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Perform QC stability testing, and prepare and maintain stability records and summaries
• Develop, train, and transfer methods to and from QC and contract manufacturers as assigned. Modify and validate analytical procedures to meet QC needs
• Design and develop experimental protocols, SOPs, etc., consistent with cGMP/GLP. Conduct all QC chemical tests required for batch release for patient use
• Participate in and lead special projects and department meetings, providing input, feedback, and executing assigned tasks
• Solve analytical and instrument problems through special projects
• Perform timely QC of radioactive and microbiological products and record quality
• Operate, maintain, and adapt analytical instrumentation
• Ensure the work environment is clean, safe, and compliant with safety and pharmaceutical regulations
• Perform radiation safety duties in accordance with regulations
• Report monthly on QC supply orders involving devices and reagents
• Contribute to industrial and R&D qualification and validation activities and support routine maintenance
• Lead laboratory investigations and root cause analyses
• Prepare chemical reagents for manufacturing and QC

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or Biochemistry, with a minimum of 3 years of applicable GMP laboratory experience required
• Radiopharmaceutical experience preferred. Proficiency in analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and radio-Thin Layer Chromatography (rTLC)
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under strict timelines
• Ability to convey complex ideas simply to management and customers, exercising independent judgment during method development/transfer processes
• Knowledge of analytical methods currently used for testing, release, and stability of sterile pharmaceutical products
• Team oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)