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Analytical Chemistry Specialist

Bangor, PAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • HPLC
  • UPLC
  • ICP-MS
  • ICP-OES
  • GC-MS
  • GC-FID
  • IC
  • SEM
  • method development
  • method validation

Nice to have

  • Bio-Pharmaceutical
  • quality control
  • reference standards

Role summary

BioSpectra is seeking an Analytical Chemistry Specialist to join their Laboratory Services department. This role is responsible for all stages of method implementation, from development and validation to routine analysis. The specialist will also handle instrumentation development, bringing new equipment online, and streamlining existing methods. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in a cGMP laboratory, proficiency with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, UPLC, ICP-MS, GC-MS, etc.), data analysis, and experience with method validation and organic impurity analysis.

Job Overview:

This position plays an important role in BioSpectra’s Laboratory Services department. The position is responsible for all stages of method implementation from method development and method validation to routine analysis. The Analytical Chemistry Specialist will be responsible for instrumentation development work, which includes getting new instrumentation online and operational while streamlining existing methods. 

This position would be ideal for an analytical chemistry professional who is seeking a challenging opportunity with a growing Bio-Pharmaceutical Company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Laboratory Instrumentation: 
    1. Responsible for operating complex laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC-MS, GC-FID, IC and SEM. 
    2. Maintain and troubleshoot issues related to complex instrumentation.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain: Maintain inventory and storage of instrumentation equipment and accessories.
  • Method Development & Validation:
    1. Assist in development of method feasibility for new products and streamline methods for existing products.
    2. Assist in method validation protocol generation, executing protocols, providing peer review and analysis of data.
    3. Assist in report generation regarding instrumentation.
  • Out of Specification Investigations: Assist in out-of-specification (OOS) result investigations by processing/interpreting data, conducting analysis and evaluating instrumentation.
  • Instrumentation Analytical Method Expertise: Function as an analytical subject matter expert for instrument analytical methods.
  • Analyst Training: Train QC Analysts to perform analysis on complex instrumentation.
  • Organic Impurity Analysis: Perform organic impurity analysis to support regulatory submissions.
  • Reference Standards: Source and qualify, when applicable, reference standards for analysis.
  • Routine Testing and Analysis: Perform analysis and review of routine instrument testing.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Science or related field, and/or commensurate experience.
  • Experience: 
    1. A minimum of one to three years of experience in a quality control and/or cGMP laboratory, with demonstrated knowledge and experience operating LC, ICP and GC instrumentation in a GMP laboratory.
    2. Experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry in a laboratory setting, with knowledge of cGMP and related compliance regulations.
  • Skills & Capabilities: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the following abilities:
    • Must be able to perform data analysis, complex analytical calculations and statistical analysis

    • Must be able to train QA Analysts on instrument analysis

    • Must have prior experience writing analytical protocols and reports

    • Must have prior experience performing organic impurity analysis

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