R&D Scientist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Analytical Development team is seeking a highly creative and self-motivated candidate to join us for a 6-month contract.
• This role will support the development of small molecule drug substances and drug products by developing innovative analytical technologies and establishing control strategies.
• This role will be responsible for chromatographic method development using supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC).
• This position requires adequate knowledge in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and experience working in a laboratory environment.
• This position also requires adequate knowledge in analytical techniques such as UV, HPLC/UPLC, and LCMS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• With guidance from the manager, design, execute and document experiments.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods on the SFC systems.
• Test and analyze samples using HPLC/UPLC/SFC coupled with UV or MS detection.
• Analyze and interpret data/results; write technical reports; establish protocols, etc.
• Attend relevant meetings and seminars to learn about the development of therapeutic small molecules.

Education:

• MS or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, and other relevant majors.

Skills and Experience:

• Basic lab skills, such as pipetting, solution preparation, centrifugation, etc.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC/UHPLC systems, especially SFC, and their associated software system are required.
• Understanding of the separation principles of LC is required.
• Experience with analytical method development for pharmaceuticals is preferred.
• Proficiency in good documentation practices, data analysis, reporting and review.
• Willingness to learn (new methods, new modalities, etc.) and ability to demonstrate scientific curiosity and innovation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.