The Vantive
R&D - Analytical Chemistry
team currently has an opening for an early career Analytical Chemist. The successful candidate will effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance and display basic technical understanding of related disciplines including:
* Support strategies and research projects, which are routine and non-routine within areas of expertise to address specific technical requirements of a project.
* Display an understanding of theories/practices utilized in the primary area of expertise.
* Support global manufacturing and R&D activities
* Provides assistance and interpretation of project results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects. Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of various kinds of analytical research and design concepts.
* With assistance of Senior Analytical Leads design and execute experiments that address multiple variables and require advanced techniques.
* Evaluate current methods and devise new approaches through adaptations and incorporation of new technologies to meet business objectives such as quality and cycle-time.
* Collaborate with global teams across various functions (ex. quality, regulatory, operations, manufacturing, etc.).
* Perform laboratory testing in a regulated environment.
* Propose techniques and develop analytical methods with assistance.
* Analyze data, make recommendations, and present status at project review meetings.
* Advise and troubleshoot issues and propose solutions.
* Participate in evaluation, validation, or transfer of analytical methods, including investigating failed acceptance criteria.
* ·Support writing validation and method summaries for regulatory submissions with assistance.
* Actively participate in technical team meetings.
* Anticipate and communicate delays and propose solutions.
Qualifications:
* Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills (MS Word and Excel etc).
* Desired hands-on experience with ICP-MS, ICP-OES, AA, UHPLC/HPLC, GC, UV, Polarimeter, (NMR a plus) and other analytical instruments and software.
* An understanding of ICH, USP guidelines and cGxP practices.
* Demonstrates flexibility and can shift gears comfortably.
* Ability to organize and clearly communicate complex information to the project team.
* Demonstrated ability to write technical reports and protocols with minimal supervision
* Experience in preparing and delivering presentations on technical work
* Interpret laboratory data.
* Quality and detail oriented.
* Eager to learn new techniques.
* Ability and willingness to work across global cross-functional teams is essential for being successful in this role.
Education and/or Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (preferred Chemistry) with minimum 3 years or master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
* Wet Chemistry and/or Analytical lab experience.
* Experience supporting R&D and manufacturing operations
* Experience with pharma/drug products is desirable
* cGxP experience desirable.
What can Vantive offer to you:
* A stable and secure work environment.
* A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme.
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
* Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.