Cambrex ยท 1 day ago
**Analytical Development Principal Scientist II (Minneapolis, MN) TALENT PIPELINE-Future Opportunities
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expCambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle. The Principal Scientist II will provide technical support for multiple project teams, evaluate and interpret analytical results, and develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for APIs and raw materials.
AnalyticsBiotechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingMarket ResearchPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Safely and effectively develop, establish, and validate analytical testing methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products
Actively participate in teams assembled to investigate and solve analytical technical issues within Analytical Development, Chemical Development, Process Support Group and Quality Control
Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies
Operate analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, Titrator, Particle Size Analyzer
Write technical reports to document analytical methods
Maintain laboratory notebooks documenting work
Maintain compliance with GMP SOPs and DEA regulations
Transfer documented analytical methods to the QC and Process Support Group departments
Set up new or existing analytical methods for compound identification, purity and potency testing
Coordinate off-site testing as necessary
Conduct testing of analytical samples for the Chemical Development Department as needed
Qualify reference materials
May also perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 8 years of experience or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 12 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 16 years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential
Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Strong understanding of advances theories in Analytical Chemistry
Cross Discipline Knowledge: Higher level understanding of other cross-functional technical departments, including organic chemistry and engineering
GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the GMP landscape and fundamental understanding of the industrial regulatory landscape; Good understanding of site SOPS, regulatory CMC concerns and can answer client questions and help them develop their clinical package
Instrumentation: Advanced knowledge of HPLC, GC, MS, and ability to train and troubleshoot problems with equipment (and help others)
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication, often leading technical calls with clients
Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and solve problems
Time Management: Very good organizational skills and time management. Able to work on several key items at once including two or more medium complexity projects at once
Leadership: Regularly seeks to share ideas and learning across the group/site; pushes new initiatives from the ground up
Technical Documentation and Review: Strong ability to generate key technical documents with minimal RFT issues and to review documents for others. Basic ability to write new SOP
External Influence: Strong demonstrated ability to independently steer client or technical teams; ability to redirect and point out scope change; good ability to work with site leadership team and steer local initiatives
Industry Credibility and Rapport: Demonstrated reputation as a leader within the Cambrex Analytical Community. Good publication record, where possible, and strong contributions to the Cambrex portfolio
Operational Excellence: Demonstrate ability to participate and share leadership on local OE initiatives
Change Orientation: Demonstrated contribution of input and ideas for larger Cambrex system level changes
Benefits
Healthcare
Life insurance
Planning for retirement
Company
Cambrex
Cambrex is a small molecule company that offers drug substance, drug product, and analytical services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-08-07Acquired
1987-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Tom Loewald
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Green
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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