Scientist - Analytical - Military veterans preferred

Cambrex


Scientist - Analytical

US-MA-Waltham

Job ID: 2024-3964
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Analytical
Cambrex - Waltham

Overview

Scientist – Job Description
About the Company
Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc. is a leader in continuous flow services and solutions. Our company is catalyzing the transformation of research,
development, and manufacturing across industries where organic chemistry underpins product development.
We rely on our most valuable resource – our people – to maintain a leadership position in this market. As part of our dynamic team, you will have
the opportunity to collaborate with world-class leaders in flow chemistry and product development, as well as with dedicated colleagues while also
cultivating and furthering your career. At Snapdragon Chemistry, we strive to create an environment of innovation and excellence where mutual
respect and teamwork underpin our culture.

Job Description
Snapdragon Chemistry is currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Scientist in analytical sciences. A successful candidate will be
joining a group of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists, with broad deliverables including the design of synthetic routes amenable to continuous
flow processing, the development of reactor systems incorporating cutting-edge flow technology, and delivering intermediates, APIs and high value
specialty chemicals to our clients.

Role takes on a variety of analytical research and development responsibilities to develop fit-for-purpose analytical methodologies in support of pharmaceutical process development, scale up and manufacturing. Performs analytical release and stability testing on raw materials, intermediates, APIs and reference standards under GMP conditions. Conducts phase-appropriate method verification, qualification and/or validation with minor supervision. Authors protocols, technical reports and SOPs. Troubleshoots analytical methods and instrumentation. Communicates with internal team and clients on project progress. Supports lab investigations and non-routine lab work as needed.

We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS in chemistry
with 8+ years’ experience or MS with 5+ years’ experience or PhD with 1+ years’ experience in analytical chemistry. The candidate should have a
broad experience of method development of analytical technologies such as (U)HPLC, GC, KF, LC/MS, NMR, TGA, DSC, particle size analyzer etc. to
characterize and quantitate pharmaceutical synthetic molecules. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and experience in quality control testing are
preferred. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities
• Leverage scientific knowledge and develop technology to solve analytical challenges in pharmaceutical process development.
• Lead GMP manufacturing related analytical activities such as method qualification, validation, and day-to-day QC activities.
• Provide technical support for analytical method troubleshooting, equipment operation and maintenance.
• Contribute to activities that build upon Snapdragon Chemistry’s proprietary knowledge and technology fulfill their value creation potential.
• Participate in project teams to complete complex deliverables within stringent timeline and communicate results to key stake-holders.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of continuous flow technology, process analytical technologies and process development principles.
• Ensure that the integrity and profile of Snapdragon Chemistry within the scientific community are maintained at a high level, consistent
with the requirements of the business.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 2 years minimum experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 5 years minimum experience.

• Familiarity with HPLC, GC, MS and NMR techniques are required

• Experience on HPLC method development and MS/NMR characterization of small mynthetic peptides and oligonucleotides is preferred. GMP knowledge is a plus.

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