Actalent is hiring Associate Scientists!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform routine tests on finished products, stability samples, raw materials, and CV samples in a regulated laboratory environment. You will use assays, chromatographic purity, content uniformity using UV and HPLC, and particle size distribution techniques, including water determination by KF, in accordance with in-house monographs and USP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on finished products, stability samples, raw materials, and CV samples using various techniques.
• Evaluate test results and determine the acceptability of samples.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and complete all related analytical reports in compliance with SOPs.
• Maintain laboratories with good housekeeping practices and in compliance with cGMP.
• Ensure timely review of notebooks in accordance with SOPs.
• Analyze and interpret results in both written and oral formats.
• Assist in training new analysts.
• Conduct laboratory investigations and initiate Quality Events, CAPA, and Change Controls as needed.
• Follow all SOPs and safety guidelines to ensure compliance with a cGMP environment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, and KF techniques.
• Strong experience in chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis.
• Experience with FDA and GMP regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and lab notebooks.
• Competence in evaluating and interpreting test results.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 1-2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis, OR a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 1 year of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Capability to perform necessary computations and interpret graphs.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation software.

Work Environment

The position is based in a regulated laboratory environment compliant with FDA and GMP standards.