Senior Scientist

About the position

The Senior Scientist at PPD Development, L.P. is responsible for independently performing method validations, method transfers, and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in various formulations and delivery systems. The role requires a strong understanding of methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks, as well as the ability to design and execute experiments with minimal supervision. The Senior Scientist will prepare study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documents. Effective communication of data and technical issues to clients is essential, along with mentoring and training other team members. The position also involves assisting with quality systems, new equipment, and designing method validation or transfer protocols while establishing project timelines. The Senior Scientist will review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Self and peer review of data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform method validations, method transfers, and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds.
• Design and execute experiments with minimal supervision.
• Prepare study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documents.
• Communicate data and technical issues to clients and respond to their needs and questions.
• Mentor, train, and coordinate laboratory activities of other team members.
• Assist with quality systems and new equipment.
• Design method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines.
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance.
• Perform self and peer review of data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field.
• Six months of experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Laboratory Manager, or a related scientific laboratory role.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field and three years of experience in a related role.
• Experience with general chemistry and separation science.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with technical writing including Scientific Reports, Laboratory and Data Analysis Reports, and Documenting Experiments.
• Experience with chromatography including Gas Chromatography (GC) or High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Flame ionization detection (FID) and Ultraviolet (UV) detection.
• Experience with Mass Spectrometry (MS) and liquid-liquid solvent extractions.
• Ability to set up, use, and troubleshoot instrumentation such as GC (FID) and GCMS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $77,022.00 per year.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.