Associate Scientist, Analytical R&D

Description:

The Scientist-I position is an entry level, and it contributes to tasks associated to pharmaceutical analysis intended for drug product development. The preliminary activities include following schedules, direction of compendia standards and in-house standard operating procedures to analyze pharmaceutical drug substance, excipients, drug product testing for release and stability samples.

Essential Functions:

• Perform quantitative analysis for pharmaceutical drug-substances, excipients and drug products using USP/NF, EP, in-house test methods and standard protocols, maintaining full compliance with all applicable US FDA - cGMP regulations and internal SOPs.
• -Utilize techniques of Spectrophotometry, HPLC, GC, dissolution, and wet chemistry tests in accordance with the USP.
• Interpret and communicate analytical results.
• Contribute to technical problem solving and troubleshooting as needed.
• Contribute towards optimizing laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Chemistry or related science - Required

Experience:

• 1 year or more in pharmaceutical experience

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of US FDA- cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Understanding of analytical chemistry and analytical laboratory procedures.
• Background of modern analytical laboratory techniques and use of HPLC, GC, TLC, UV, and analytical equipment.
• Some knowledge of analytical Method development.

The base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.