Chemist II - USA

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Job Description

The Analytical Chemist collaborates with a project team to develop and perform HPLC and GC methods for assay, impurities, dissolution, residual solvents, and particle size analysis of APIs, excipients, and finished dosage forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform method development, validation, and stability testing (with report writing) for dosage forms including tablets, capsules, liquids, suspensions, powders, and nasal products
• Support product development and new formulation initiatives
• Identify and characterize unknown impurities in drug substances and products
• Conduct elemental impurity testing using ICP-MS/ICP-OES
• Troubleshoot analytical issues to achieve accurate results
• Perform tasks independently or with minimal supervision
• Handle additional assigned duties

Qualification and Experience

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field, Master's Degree a plus
3-6 years of experience working as an R&D Chemist for a pharmaceutical company
Operational and technical expertise in developing testing such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, Particle size distribution, etc.
Experience in pharmaceutical Method Development, Method Validation and stability testing.
Capable of writing reports suitable for regulatory submission with minimum supervision.

Lupin is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position in New Jersey is $62,000 to $80,000, plus a discretionary performance bonus (based upon eligibility). The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Lupin is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally, work is performed in a manufacturing environment.

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