Senior R&D Chemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Irvine, CA (Job ID 9303312)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist opportunity with one of our clients, a leading small molecule CDMO at their Irvine, CA facility. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Workplace: Onsite in Irvine, CA.

Salary: $80,000-$100-000

Responsibilities

• Understand and run HPLC, GC, ICP, UV, FTIR, Dissolution tester and other analytical instrumentation in an analytical lab set up.
• Work on MS Word, Excel, and any one of the chromatography data collection and management software such as Empower, ChemStation.
• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Validate/verify new and existing USP methods, and establish a documentation system for drafting, reviewing, and approving method validation protocols, reports, and analytical method SOPs.
• Support analytical methods and method development for pharmaceuticals (solids, semisolids, and liquid dosages) and to enhance strength and purity confirmation of our products.
• Conduct method improvements and modifications on commercial analytical methods for pharmaceuticals.
• Conduct method development and USP method feasibility studies for assay, trace elements, and associated characteristics for pharmaceuticals.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with analytical methods for pharmaceuticals including raw materials, finished product method development, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies.
• Work with Lab Manager to develop and build a system for pharmaceuticals analytical methods by establishing documentation protocols, including drafting, reviewing, and approving method validation protocols, reports, and analytical method SOPs.
• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
• Coordinate with our Quality Control department to smoothly transfer validated method to QC chemists.
• Assist laboratory management in preparation for internal, customer and agency audits.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, biochemistry, or related degree:
• 8 years of small molecule drug discovery experience
• Experience with analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, CE, ICP, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus in a GMP environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and any one of the chromatography data collection and management software such as Empower, ChemStation etc.
• Understand and apply cGMP principles and FDA regulations for pharmaceuticals.
• Must be a self-starter, work under limited supervision, and capable to take initiative in prioritization and implementation of work.
• Able to read and interpret scientific articles and documents, such as method development publications, FDA regulations, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Mastery in calculations and the recording of results of testing in lab books and laboratory reports according to SOPs and cGMP principles.
• Strong team player; able to build rapport and work with other departments.
• Able to communicate professionally and concisely at all levels of the organization.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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