Cambrex · 6 hours ago
Principal Scientist 1 - ARD
High Point, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expCambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle. The Principal Scientist 1 - ARD will conduct development and optimization for methods, maintain laboratory notebooks, and ensure compliance with company SOPs and regulatory guidance while leading analytical projects.
AnalyticsBiotechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingMarket ResearchPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize analytical methods for intermediates and final product
Maintain and review notebook and data entries
Write analytical procedures, protocols, reports and similar documents
Review and revise SOPs
Perform laboratory investigations
Lead laboratory investigations for Analytical and QC
With support lead larger-scope projects
Train and mentor laboratory colleagues
Maintain equipment
This position works with and handles hazardous materials and wastes. Responsible for recognizing emergency situations concerning hazardous materials and wastes
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 6 years minimum experience or M.S. in Chemistry or related field with 10 years minimum experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 14 years minimum experience in a laboratory environment
Beginning to demonstrate an understanding of advanced theories in Analytical Chemistry and method development
Higher level of understanding of the principles of cross-functional departments, including organic chemistry and engineering
Demonstrated understanding of industrial GMP and practical application to Cambrex programs; some ability to provide feedback to clients re: clinical strategy
Advanced knowledge of HPLC, GC, MS, and ability to train and troubleshoot problems with equipment (and help others)
Good written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate with clients without manager supervision
Strong demonstration of problem solving, ability to lead investigations
Able to maintain timeline of key activities and use time efficiently; ability to handle projects without supervision though requires regular check in with manager
Regularly seeks to share ideas and learning across the group/site; pushes new initiatives from the ground up
Ability to author and review key technical documents with minimal RFT errors. Can write new SOP with manager assistance
Ability to lead local project teams and steer clients to desired outcomes; ability to work with management to develop key local laboratory-based initiatives
Recognized scientific leader within the Cambrex organization, locally and possibly beginning to extend to other sites
Actively participates in key operational excellence initiatives
Active participation and support for implementation of Cambrex system level changes/initiatives
Fundamental Understanding With Some Of The Following Analytical Technologies: Titrations (manual and automated), Basic wet chemistry, HPLC, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, NMR, XRPD, laser diffraction particle size, TLC, Working knowledge of other analytical equipment common to the pharmaceutical industry
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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