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R&D CHEMIST I

Nephron Pharmaceuticals
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
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Description

Job Purpose:

This role is to Perform research and development projects for established products and new products including but not limited to analytical test method validation/transfer/verification, reformulation, procedures, investigations, and other non-specified projects or initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, and manages resources on projects to assure technical quality and schedule adherence
  • Capable of working in a GMP environment and responsible for generating GMP data.
  • Capable of working with different analytical techniques including but not limited to HPLC, UPLC, GC, Automatic Titrator, IR, DSC, ICP, and Mass Spectrometry.
  • Responsible for performing different analytical tests for R&D and QC as needed.
  • Responsible for executing research and development projects for established products and new product development with respect to formulation, laboratory investigations, and early process development.
  • Responsible for evaluating new raw materials and components for quality and safety prior to implementation into exhibit batches and GMP production.
  • Responsible for conducting the development and validation of analytical methods for pharmaceutical ingredients and dosage forms, including establishment of specifications.
  • Assist in drafting R&D and QC protocols and report.
  • Performs research and development stability testing as necessary.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of associated programs (e.g. cleaning validation, process validation, GMP compliance, equipment validation, maintenance and use, etc.)
  • Oversee and ensure reports, submission documentation, and development summaries documenting the product development process are available for clients, partners, and health authorities (i.e. FDA)

Supplemental Functions

  • Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications And Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Effective organization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
  • Computer experience (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)
  • Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within research, product development, gained through education and/or experience
  • The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands
  • The ability to effectively manage one self, demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals
  • Possesses the initiative and follow through to implement, track and achieve on-time completion of projects, as assigned by management.
  • Must strive for continuous improvement in all work activities.
  • The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability, motivate and influence others thinks globally and leverages diversity

Education/Experience

  • Regionally accredited Master’s Degree in Chemistry and/or a minimum of 8 - 10 years of previous experience in cGMP related environment
  • Highly skilled in conducting analysis by HPLC, UPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV/Vis spectroscopy as well as wet chemistry techniques, needing little or no guidance

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

  • Position requires typing, climbing, lifting, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, and hearing.

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