Analytical Development Scientist

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify and transfer GC, HPLC, UPLC and mass spectrometry based assays of starting materials, raw materials, intermediates and excipients to suppliers, CMOs and QC.
• Identify impurity profiles and provide data to set impurity limits.
• Author and review method development and qualification reports and SOPs for test methods, as well as transfer / qualification protocols and reports related to critical starting materials / intermediates / excipients.

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related disciplines with > 1 year biopharmaceutical experience or equivalent.
• Master degree with > 5 years biopharmaceutical experience respectively, with demonstrated chromatographic separation, method development / qualification and structure elucidation expertise.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental chromatographic separation mechanisms in both gas phase and liquid phase, proven years of excellent hands‑on method development and optimization experience on HPLC, UPLC and GC for separation of molecules and isomers.
• Sound background in organic chemistry with a focus on structure characterization and elucidation of synthetic molecules through determination and interpretation of mass spectrometry and NMR data.
• Familiarity with Waters and Agilent (U)
  HPLC and Mass Spectrometery hardware.
• Familiarity with Empower, Masslynx, Mass hunter, and XCalibur CDS are preferred.

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

$99,000 - $104,000 (Dependent on Experience)

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer.