Long-Term Opportunity | R&D Experience | Pharmaceutical Company | Offers Benefits
Job DescriptionThis role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in oral solid dosage (OSD) forms and a passion for driving innovation in analytical development. As an Analytical Development Chemist, you will be responsible for leading the execution of analytical strategies, developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods, as well as evaluating and interpreting analytical results.
ResponsibilitiesLead the development and method validation or transfer strategy in alignment with customer requirements, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations, including method development, discriminatory dissolution methods, test method authoring, and method validation/transfer.Perform routine and non-routine analysis of development and stability samples.Represent the analytical development department at project team meetings and interface with both internal and external stakeholders.Ensure characterization of non-compendial reference standards is consistent with ICH guidelines and meets current FDA expectations.Partner with contract labs to perform testing as needed.Request and compare quotations and oversee testing of samples.Author test methods, validation protocols and reports, specifications, method development reports, risk assessments, company policies, departmental SOPs, and other related documents.Essential SkillsIn-depth knowledge of ICH guidelines and pharmaceutical practices.Expertise in oral solid dosage forms.Proficiency in UPLC, HPLC, and GC.10+ years of analytical chemistry experience.4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with solid oral dosage forms or liquid suspension.Strong method validation skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 10+ years of experience.Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.Ph.D. with 6+ years of experience in analytical method development in the pharmaceutical industry.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.
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