Senior Analytical Chemist 1

Almac Group is currently seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for our Souderton, PA location. The Senior Analytical Chemist is a leader in the laboratory. The Senior Analytical Chemist will be responsible for the execution of development, validation, transfer and routine release and stability activities with little to no supervision. The Senior Analytical Chemist will be responsible for training and leading junior chemist, as necessary. The Senior Analytical Chemist will perform, monitor and accept accountability for all assigned analytical duties relating to specific analytical projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform analytical testing right-first-time in order to complete work within the budgeted resource time and in line with agreed project timelines.
• This could include:
• Method development/transfer/validation
• Raw material testing
• Release testing
• Stability testing
• Reference standard testing
• Other investigational product testing
• Fully competent in the following analytical techniques, as dictated by project and/or departmental requirements:
• HPLC
• Dissolution
• GC
• MS
• IR
• UV
• KF
• Other general analytical techniques (titrations, wet chemistry)
• Take responsibility for the provision of all analytical activities associated with allocated projects so as to ensure successful project outcomes as measured by QQTE (Quantity, Quality, Timeliness & Efficiency) metrics.
• Act in the capacity of leader in the laboratory for quality system and process changes. Lead the team by exhibiting leadership qualities with respect to safety and quality in the laboratory.
  
  

Qualifications:

Required Experience / Education:

• BSc (or equivalent) degree within an Analytical or Chemistry related discipline
• Previous 5 yrs. of experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• cGMP experience with working knowledge of quality systems
• Hands on experience with many of the following analytical techniques: HPLC, GC, Dissolution, FTIR, KF, UV/Vis Spectroscopy, and other general analytical wet chemistry techniques
• Experience authoring and reviewing technical documents e.g., Protocols, Specifications, Investigations and Reports
• Knowledge of the drug development life cycle
• Experience in lab investigations
  
  

Preferred Experience / Education:

• Ph.D (or equivalent) degree within an Analytical or Chemistry related discipline
• Experience in the management of projects (lab work, timelines, documentation, on time delivery) within a cGMP pharmaceutical environment
  
  

What can Almac Group offer you?

• Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date
• 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date
• 12 holidays per year as well as one day for Annual Diversity Day
• Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance
• 401k company contribution
• Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities
  
  

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Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organization that has organically grown over 50 years now employing over 7,500 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located at Souderton, PA with additional operations scattered around the US and Europe. ‘Partnering to Advance Human Health’ is more than just a tagline – it is our way of life.

Embracing diversity is at the heart of enhancing Almac Group’s unique culture and reflects our fundamental belief that all people deserve equality, inclusivity and the opportunity for advancement. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Together, we will build on the strength in our diversity and deliver exceptional solutions to advance human health globally.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role through our portal. Candidate Resumes/CV’s not submitted through our portal or directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Almac Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled - Proudly embracing diversity in all of its expressions.

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