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TITLEScientist I - Analytical Development POSTED ON:2008-06-17
DESCRIPTIONScientist I, Analytical Development

This career opportunity affords the right candidate the chance to grow his/her analytical chemistry skills in a highly collaborative, data-driven environment. The nature of the corporate culture allows you to grow, learn, and interact with other development functions while you are encouraged to bring innovation to the table. This medium-sized research focused pharmaceutical company has one product to market and an array of drug candidates in various stages of clinical development across several therapeutic areas.

Provide Analytical Development support for our growing pharmaceutical development programs. Through the application of an expertise in laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of pharmaceutical products, this role will ensure that suitable methods are in place to support Preclinical, Phase I, II & III development compounds.

Key Responsibilities Include:
- Develop and validate appropriate analytical methods to assess the purity, potency and stability of solid oral dosage drug products

- Assist in the summarization and presentation of technical data in support of various development activities such as formulation, process optimization, and specifications setting

- Prepare analytical data, reports, and CMC documents required for regulatory submissions

- Transfer analytical methods to external vendors

- Interact effectively with contract laboratories: coordinate selected activities including batch release and stability studies; provide technical support and trouble shooting for Out of Specification/Out of Trend (OOS/OOT) investigations; monitor performance and ensure the data quality

- Interact with other departments (Formulation, Regulatory, Quality, etc), representing Analytical Development and its role in the drug development process

- Help to build the infrastructure to enable Phase III readiness and GMP compliance capabilities through successful partnerships with other staff members in Analytical Development and Pharmaceutical Development.

Basic Qualifications
- A PhD or Master’s Degree in the life or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry

- 0 - 3 years (PhD) or 3+ years (MS) or current and relative industry experience with experience in drug substance and/or dosage form support, particularly oral solid dosage forms preferred

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-08-04
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TITLESenior Scientist - Analytical Development POSTED ON:2008-06-17
DESCRIPTIONSenior Scientist
Analytical Development
Job Description

This career opportunity affords the right candidate the chance to grow his/her analytical chemistry skills in a highly collaborative, data-driven environment. The nature of the corporate culture allows you to grow, learn, and interact with other development functions while you are encouraged to bring innovation to the table. This medium-sized research focused pharmaceutical company has one product to market and an array of drug candidates in various stages of clinical development across several therapeutic areas.


Position Overview:
This position is responsible for:
• Analytical method development particularly with solid oral dosage drug product.
• Validation and transfer with special emphasis on drug substance support
• Executing laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of pharmaceutical products (HPLC, GC, MS, FTIR, TGA, DSC, KF)

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
• Identifying and documenting critical factors that effect method performance
• Serving as the direct contact with contract manufacturing and testing labs to ensure optimal method performance during method transfer
• Assisting in troubleshooting

Minimal Requirements:
• Ph.D. Chemistry + 4-7 years of relevant experience
• Solid communication skills

START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-08-04
CATEGORY/JOB TYPEindustry staff scientist PhD
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TITLESenior Scientist - Analytical Development POSTED ON:2008-06-17
DESCRIPTIONSr. Scientist (12A)
Analytical Development
Description:
This career opportunity affords the right candidate the chance to grow his/her analytical chemistry skills in a highly collaborative, data-driven environment. The nature of the corporate culture allows you to grow, learn, and interact with other development functions while you are encouraged to bring innovation to the table. This medium-sized research focused pharmaceutical company has one product to market and an array of drug candidates in various stages of clinical development across several therapeutic areas.

State the purpose of the position:

Additional resource is needed for the multiple development programs entering from early to late phases in the analytical development department.

List the responsibilities of the position:
• This individual will manage analytical development activities in support of late phase development compounds.
• Job details include working with a group of scientists developing analytical methods for drug substance and drug product to support chemical process and formulation process development.
• This person should be experienced with or has knowledge in various analytical technologies and their applications, such as, HPLC-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, GC, FTIR, TGA, DSC, KF, particle size measurement, etc. This person will work with project teams to transfer and validate analytical methods at the contract labs.
• He/she will also be responsible for critical review of data and providing timely resolution to issues and problems.
• This person will also assist with the implementation of GMP compliance activities and SOPs.

Minimum Requirements:
• Masters Degree preferably in Chemistry with 7-9 years experience or PhD with 5 years experience performing analytical methods development and validation in the pharmaceutical industry using analytical instrumentation to solve challenging chemical problems.
• Preference will be given to candidates with PhD and 5 years experience
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-08-04
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TITLESenior Scientist, Analytical Development-Mass Spec POSTED ON:2008-06-17
DESCRIPTIONFor the right candidate, with exceptional abilities in Mass Spectrometry and development of stability indicating methods, we offer an opportunity to utilize and grow this skill set as a Senior Scientist. This progressive pharmaceutical company whose daily research is nationally renowned for its fight against serious diseases now has an opening for you to develop your professional career.
Primary Responsbilities
- Work with Pharmaceutical Development scientists to perform structure elucidation and suggest degradant pathways
- Act essentially as a professor of Mass Spectrometry to other scientists within the department

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop stability indicating methods using LC/MS or LC/MS/MS for solid oral dosage drug products
- Utilizes preparative HPLC to isolate impurities
- Identify unknown impurities and make unknown mass determinations using Mass Spec
- Performs purity characterizations
- Serve as an analytical liaison to inter-departmental project teams and/or external CMOs
- Explore and implement new analytical techniques in pharmaceutical analysis
- Assist in the writing of instrument operating procedures
- Participate in documentation preparation for regulatory filings or for business development
- Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
- A PhD or Masters degree in the life or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 6+ years (PhD), 8+ years (MS) current and relative industry experience including prior experience in drug discovery and/or development
- Expert level experience with LC/MS or LC/MS/MS method development and validation; state of the art LC/MS/MS instruments and modern data acquisition and handling software; and impurity identification, structure elucidation and characterization
- The ability to collaborate effectively with other scientists in a multidisciplinary project team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Past success with working in a fast-paced, goal-oriented team environment
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-08-04
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TITLEPurchasing Manager POSTED ON:2008-06-11
DESCRIPTIONJob Description

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
1. Manage all aspects of the purchasing function. This will include MRO and Capital purchasing as well as Direct Material purchasing, such as API.

2. Set purchasing cost reduction goals in accordance with company initiatives and direct staff toward achieving those goals.

3. Work closely with internal departmentsengineering, maintenance, production, and product development to clearly determine their needs and develop and execute RFQs that fulfill those requirements.

4. Negotiate and work with suppliers on an ongoing basis to insure quality, delivery, and price targets are developed and met.
5. Manage the database of supplier agreements and proactively identify opportunities for cost, quality, or delivery improvement. Identify and solve complex commercial problems related to suppliers and the delivery of products and services. The manager should act as a liaison and consultant to all internal department requiring purchasing assistance.

6. Work closely with the product and process development to make sure that we meet the requirements for all product launch products. This includes working with them obtain the most competitive pricing on APIs and other key components.

7. Manage all purchasing goalsPPV, cost savings, supplier management scorecard goals, and Global initiatives.

8. Work closely with the US Purchasing Manager team and support those initiatives.

9. Acts as a liaison between raw material suppliers and the Generic Committee, updates computer chemical information sheets, committee booklets and attends bi-monthly meetings.

10. Manage the overall purchasing budget, manage the purchasing team including both Direct and MRO categories of the business. Develop and maintain training in
requirements for the staff as related to both the functional area as well as SOPs and other pertinent areas (sales tax management for purchasing, international requirements, etc. )

Job Requirements

Position requires a technical (chem or life sciences) or business degree with 10-15 years progressive experience in purchasing, materials mgmt, with a minimum of 5 years supervisory or managerial experience in purchasing. REQUIRES an industry background in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Job Benefits

Bonus eligible, paid relocation
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-06-11
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TITLEGlobal Head - Analytical Sciences POSTED ON:2008-06-11
DESCRIPTIONI have an outstanding opportunity working for the cutting edge biomedical research center of one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies in the world, focusing on a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas. The center supports all biotherapeutic projects by generating therapeutic proteins, antibodies and siRNAs in collaboration with Disease Areas and Platforms.

This position will be responsible for creating and communicating the vision for Analytical Sciences. He or she will drive the 70 person team to establish and maintain state-of–the–art analytical sciences according to the company’s strategy.

The Global Head will enhance the company and Analytical Sciences through unique, leading edge, new to the industry science and technologies while developing innovative analytical methods and technologies, and establishing new research efforts and initiatives.

This position will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally to the organization. Further, the Global Head will foster individual and group development by coaching, mentoring and developing analytical scientists while utilizing professional education, training and other tools while developing a culture that leads to superior performance.
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-06-11
CATEGORY/JOB TYPEindustry
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TITLEApplied Chemistry- Section Supervisor POSTED ON:2008-04-15
DESCRIPTIONJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.


APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.


Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.


The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a Section Supervisor, Applied Chemistry.



Required:

PhD in chemistry (analytical preferred) with a minimum of 10 years experience working with modern chemical analytical laboratory operations. Must have extensive expertise on the appropriate application of modern analytical equipment, such as Capillary Electrophoresis, Raman Spectroscopy, GC/MS, ICP/OES or ICP/MS, NMR, FTIR, and HPLC for the solution of chemical and materials problems. Working knowledge of synthetic chemistry. Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills, leadership skills, and the ability to guide technical teams in achievement of project goals.


Desired:

Familiarity with laboratory applications supporting the test instruments indicated. A strong and respected technical reputation in the APL customer community. Demonstrated experience and knowledge across analytical, physical, synthetic, and biological applications. Working knowledge of laser spectroscopy. Experience in writing proposals to procure government sponsored contracts and grants. Experience in Molecular Imprinted Polymer chemistry.


Supervise the staff of the Applied Chemistry Section and provide hands-on analytical services to support the Laboratory's chemical analysis needs. Maintain laboratory facilities, develop staff capabilities, and assist customers in business development opportunities. Manage the Section's service delivery to ensure quality and value to its customers. Provide the technical leadership and vision required to keep the section's expertise and technical capabilities aligned with evolving technical needs of core APL programs and current with advances in the external environment. Develop business for the section by working with business area program and technical leads to secure sponsor funding. Manage service delivery in response to direct tasking requirements by setting work priorities, assigning appropriate staffing and technical resources, tracking work status, and maintaining communication between staff, management, and customers. Ensure that customer schedule, technical, and quality requirements are met. Conduct hands-on technical work in support of APL programs and technical development initiatives. Prepare reports and memos documenting technical findings. Stay current on the state-of-the-art in relevant technologies. Manage and develop staff resources to support the section's service roles, including conducting performance reviews, hiring new staff, and encouraging continuing education and training for professional development. Prepare reports and presentations on activities, plans, and accomplishments.
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-04-15
CATEGORY/JOB TYPEnon-profit staff scientist PhD
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TITLEDirector, Bioanalytical Operations (Production) POSTED ON:2008-04-03
DESCRIPTIONThe incumbent schedules lab activities and enables principal investigators and other departmental staff to execute all Bioanalytical regulated studies at this site. The incumbent works closely with the Director, Bioanalytical Method Development, in order to provide robust method validations based on supplied method development data and draft prototype methods. The incumbent ensures that adequate resources (equipment and personnel) are available to perform scheduled bioanalytical tests and that these resources are utilized effectively. The Director is responsible for lab support services personnel (ex. LC/ MS/MS and robotics).
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-04-03
CATEGORY/JOB TYPEindustry staff scientist PhD
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TITLEDirector, Methods Development POSTED ON:2008-04-03
DESCRIPTIONThe Director will evaluate new business requests related to bioanalysis according to their feasibility, suitability, and technical merits. As such requests become active projects, the Director will supervise, guide, and manage the design, troubleshooting, and completion of the validated bioanalytical methods, whether these support internal or external project requests. The incumbent is also expected to keep abreast of the scientific developments, techniques, and instruments of this industry and will be a primary advocate for implementing strategies and technologies that will be pivotal to the growth of the Company’s bioanalytical business.
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2008-04-03
CATEGORY/JOB TYPEindustry staff scientist PhD
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TITLEAnalytical Chemist (Quality Control) POSTED ON:2007-11-07
DESCRIPTIONChicago, IL:
This position is responsible for performing analytical testing of raw material, finished product and validation samples which includes, but is not limited to: Chromatographic Techniques (HPLC, GC, TLC), Spectroscopic Techniques (UV-Vis, FTIR, AA), Titration Techniques (color-indicated and potentiometeric), Dissolution, Viscosity, pH, and various wet chemistry/physical testing techniques. Responsible for the scientific interpretation and compilation of the data associated with such techniques. Understands regulatory standards and requirements and performs all activities within their confines. Skilled in sample and standard preparation, with strong emphasis on analytical balance weighing and pipetting skills.

If you are interested, please submit a resume to the email address listed.
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2007-11-24
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TITLEDirector Mass Spectrometry Lab POSTED ON:2007-08-30
DESCRIPTIONDirector
Mass Spectrometry Facility
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
University of Maryland. College Park, MD.

Responsibilities. Administration of a multi-user facility that serves a diverse array of University of Maryland and external users. Duties include sample analysis, assisting faculty, students and external users with experimental design and data interpretation. Instructing selected users in mass spectrometer operation. Instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. Facility management including maintaining usage statistics, and instrument logs, as well as planning and facilitating the future development of the facility.

Qualifications. M.S. and a minimum of 5 years experience in mass spectrometry. Ph. D. is preferred. Candidate should be familiar with the theory, applications, and operation of a variety of mass spectrometric techniques including MADLI-TOF, magnetic sector and LC-ESI instruments. Excellent administrative and communication skills are desired. Collaborative research and professional development are strongly encouraged.

To Apply: See the University of Maryland Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry website (www.chem.umd.edu, follow the link to “Employment Opportunities�) for an online application form and to upload a resume, cover letter and list of three references. To be assured of full consideration, on-line applications should be completed by the initial review date of Sept 21 2007. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE/AA. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
START DATE FOR THIS JOB2007-08-30
CATEGORY/JOB TYPE staff scientist PhD
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