Description

Cambrex


TALENT PIPELINE-Sr. Scientist I (ARD)

US-NC-Durham

Job ID: 2025-4545
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Analytical
Cambrex - Durham

Overview

Execute analytical methods and provide general analytical support, such as release and stability testing of drug substances and drug products. Able to organize routine work independently and to evaluate, troubleshoot and interpret generated data. Demonstrated understanding of method development and qualification / validation principles. Routinely and effectively interacts with clients to discuss data and methods.  Works on problems of moderate and sometimes advance scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical methods for in-process control, release testing and stability monitoring of bulk drug substances and drug products under cGMP guidelines
Independently develop and evaluate methodologies, design and implement experiments.Participates in experimental design, including development of methods and testing requirements to demonstrate method suitability.Maintains compliant records with little or no supervisionAble to write technical documents with assistanceStrong understanding and proficiency in use and maintenance of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks Perform assigned tasks carefully, safely and on schedule according to SOPs and supervisor instructionsSets up various instrumentation for testing according to written test methods and with little to no supervision. As needed, troubleshoots laboratory instrumentationLeads a sample project with assistanceMay participate in client level meetings, with approvalMay lead and develop other team members. May advise clients on site procedures.Responsible for ensuring compliance with cGMP and other regulatory guidelines.Analyze information for technical correctness and accuracyCompile, maintain, interpret and extrapolate data on results of analysis and communicate these results to supervisorPerform routine laboratory procedures in a timely and efficient mannerGain familiarization with analytical techniques Participate cGMP activities
• Provides input on SOPs and client questions
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies as directedMay support peer-led laboratory investigations process with assistanceMaintain a clean and safe work-space
• Maintain laboratory notebook and/or computer files (i.e. LIMS) according to standard, accepted practices
Participate in group and project meetings as requiredEnter project hours promptly and update project status on appropriate tracking and/or timekeeping systemsAttend seminars as requiredParticipate in and comply with all current safety, health and environmental programsShows initiative and interest in learning new techniques and testsParticipates in technical discussions and brainstorming sessionsCommunicates issues or challenges to senior staff and/or managementMay review test data acquired by others and witness others' notebooksAssists with writing technical documentation such as OOS, atypical investigations, deviations and CAPAsAssists with writings standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods, qualification protocols and other standard documents as directed
• Provides input on SOPs and client questions
With guidance, prepares well written and organized development reports

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• S./B.A. Chemistry with 6+ years of experience in related industry or MS with 2+ years related experience

 Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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