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Actalent R&D Analytical Chemist Lead in Plymouth, Minnesota
R&D Analytical Chemist
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced, versatile Analytical Chemist who can be a Senior Analytical Lead. You will direct and implement lab experiments in the R&D chemistry lab. A successful candidate will effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant subject area with minimal assistance and display technical understand of related subject areas including:
• Implement strategies, which are non-routine within areas of expertise to address specific technical requirements of a project.
• Display a solid understanding of theories/practices used by other fields outside the primary area of expertise.
• Focus on innovation, process improvement, and/or operational excellence initiatives.
• Conduct research and design strategies to achieve the technical vision for a new or improved product/process/method or to prove a new theory, applying a solid understanding of theories/practices including those from other fields outside the primary area of expertise.
• Direct other analytical chemists in the interpretation of project results.
Responsibilities:
• Supply technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant subject area with minimal assistance.
• Act as a study director, design and implement method development, validation, and transfer studies including authorship of protocols and reports, by incorporating input from various subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with other functions such as project management, regulatory, extractables, manufacturing and quality in project teams.
• Conduct analytical problem-solving efforts to meet business needs.
• Participate in investigations that correspond to atypical or out-of-specification/out-of-trend results.
• Create, update, and maintain equipment and analytical procedures.
• Appropriately prioritize assignments to meet project schedules.
• Transfer analytical methods to manufacturing plants, CRO and other R&D centers.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Champion internal initiatives that advance operational excellence.
• Implement new or improved techniques and procedures around specific tasks; write and implement SOP's.
• Share research outcomes, methodology and cycle-time reduction methods with team members and other divisional personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Coach team members in areas of expertise.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years; Master’s Degree with 3+ years; or PhD with 2+ years in chemistry.
Experience in analytical labs including independent analytical method development, validations, and transfers.
A good understanding of ICH, USP guidelines and cGxP practice.
Expertise and hands-on experience with some combination of: ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, AA, UHPLC/HPLC, GC, UV, Polarimeter, (NMR a plus) and other analytical instruments and software (Open Lab, ELN, Empower).
To be considered, please apply and send resume directly to nsierra@actalentservices.com.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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