Associate Principal Scientist, Supply Analytical Sciences
MSD
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Rahway • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per year
About the role
- Lead and/or execute analytical method development, improvement, validation and/or transfer activities
- Author analytical procedures and/or methods development and validation protocols, technical reports, experimental designs, regulatory submission documents, etc.
- Lead and/or perform investigations with strong technical troubleshooting skills and assist in developing/implementing CAPAs
- Provide documentation/technical input during inspections and audits (Regulatory and Internal)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related discipline with at least ten (10) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience, OR Master’s Degree in Chemistry or related discipline with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience, OR PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least four (4) years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and extensive experience in analytical development
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability including the ability to perform investigations with strong technical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with common analytical techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, dissolution, and Karl Fischer
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Ability to influence team direction for complex situations and navigate ambiguity
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes and develop appropriate plans for managing risks
- Strategic thinking and ability to articulate the “big” picture along with demonstrated ability in asking the right questions to drive critical conversations
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
analytical method developmentanalytical proceduresvalidation protocolstechnical reportschromatographyspectroscopydissolutionKarl FischertroubleshootingCAPAs
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingadaptabilityinfluenceteam collaborationnavigating ambiguitycritical thinkingasking the right questions
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in ChemistryMaster’s Degree in ChemistryPhD in Analytical Chemistry