Job Description
Solaris Pharma Corporation is a leading generic corporation with the vision of improving the patient’s quality of life through development of niche pharmaceutical products. Solaris Pharma Corporation has a fully equipped Research & Development facility with expertise in the development of generic and specialty products. Solaris Pharma Corporation develops specialty dermatology products that have a relatively high barrier to entry due to manufacturing complexities and high-end clinical patient study demands. With a thorough knowledge of the development life cycle and well-trained, committed scientific personnel, Solaris Pharma Corporation has streamlined processes that are efficient in reducing development costs and shortening timelines, without compromise in quality. Solaris Pharma Corporation is currently engaged in the development of several generic dermatology products and is committed to establish itself as a pacesetter in dermatology pharmaceuticals.
Solaris Pharma Corporation is seeking an Analytical Scientist with 3-5 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities:
Research Scientist III, Analytical Method Development fulfills a critical role in R&D supporting the analytical development and validation of testing methods for the Analytical Department.
Essential Requirements;
- Ability to use existing analytical methods or develop new or enhance existing methods to reverse engineer brand products
- Drive analytical research strategy including independently managing analytical method development/validation (mostly LC, GC and LC_MS_MS preferable) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and dosage forms to be used in the analytical R&D laboratory for routine analysis. Leads high-visibility technical projects with focused deliverables.
- In-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as spectrophotometric, drug release, chromatographic techniques and measuring physical parameters (viscosity, particle size or droplet size by laser diffraction, melting point by DSC, water content by TGA/ Karl Fischer, IR, TLC, pH meter, identification by XRPD, and other techniques).
- Develop and optimize new and existing analytical methods for qualification and release testing of products. Interpret and communicate complex experimental results, present technical findings to internal R&D & management teams and document findings in internal technical reports and/or external publications.
- Respond to internal and external customers independently
- Conduct independent assessment of method performance to address scientific questions or problems. Drive scientific and technical innovation, including through external collaboration and partnership.
- Generate well-structured, accurate technical documents reporting the results obtained in his/her experiments and the conclusions that can be withdrawn from them including relevant recommendations for next steps.
- Stay abreast of new developments in analytical technologies. Contribute to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance.
- Participate and lead scientific discussions on projects with cross-functional team.
- Excellent communication, written and verbal to write up and communicate conclusions, interact with research personnel in strategy sessions and, one-on-one conversations.
- Strong team player, flexible and ability to adapt to fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to lead projects and meet deadlines.
- Use of rigorous analytical methods to solve difficult technical and compliance problems with effective solutions.
Specialized Knowledge LC-MS-MS and Raman, ICP-MS, Mastersizer is preferable. Experience in writing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods. Experience with regulatory document compilation.
Professional/Education Requirements 3-5 years’ experience or more in analytical R&D development in a pharmaceutical company Masters or Ph. D. in Analytical or Organic Chemistry (preferred) or another relevant field
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