A Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company in Canton, Massachusetts is looking for a Research and Development Chemist (R&D Chemist) to perform chemical laboratory tests on pharmaceutical raw materials, components, component raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) the R&D Chemist will complete routine assignments and assist as needed on special projects and NCR/OOS investigations.

The R&D Chemist will:

• Perform, record and report the results of chemical tests for raw material, in-process and finished products by using various instruments such as HPLC, GC, LC, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, NMR, FTTR, UV, and AA.
• Analytical method development and method validation for pharmaceutical products.
• Perform the formulation studies for various dosage forms.
• Incorporate regulatory compliance of cGMP/GLP standards into SOPs, protocols and LTMs development.
• Perform investigation of test results that are out-of-specifications as directed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or relevant scientific degree from a four-year college or university. Must have work experience in performing various wet chemistry tests. Experience in the use of UV NIS, pH meters, and balances is required Familiarity with HPLC, GC, and FTIR is preferred. Able to understand and perform analysis per written LTMs and SOPs. Working knowledge of cGMPs, in the pharmaceutical industry, is preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of computer on spreadsheets and word process is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical operations used in chemical analysis calculations.
• Familiarity with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in a laboratory environment, regularly exposed to hazardous chemical. The employee must occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, and extreme heat.

Sunshine Act

Armstrong reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Armstrong to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Armstrong intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Armstrong that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Armstrong is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Armstrong also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Armstrong is an E-Verify employer.

Armstrong is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person