Analytical - Drug Formulation Careers

Analytical Chemist

 

Job Overview:

This position, based in Velesco’s R&D laboratories in Plymouth, MI, is responsible for leading and executing analytical projects including method development/validation and testing, and drug formulation projects. There is an emphasis on working with early phase pharmaceutical development projects.

 

Education, Training, Experience:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical analytical chemistry laboratory, including experience with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting HPLC systems, method development, method validation and stability testing programs. Experience with dissolution method development/execution is a plus. Drug formulation experience is also highly desirable. Experience handling and weighing small quantities of material utilizing a microbalance, familiarity with writing and maintaining SOPs, high quality lab notebook documentation, and ability to write high quality scientific reports is required. Familiarity with Agilent HPLC s systems and Chemstation/Empower software is an advantage.

 

Must be self-motivated, possess good interpersonal skills, able to independently handle a wide variety of work assignments and meet tight timelines. Candidate will work in a fast changing environment and needs good judgment and awareness to recognize and solve laboratory/data issues. Exhibits good writing, communication and time-management skills and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar programs. Able and willing to work in a team environment and participate in team activities. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Velesco’s GMP facility in Kalamazoo on occasion.

 

Education Required: BS or MS Degree in Chemistry or related field.

 

If you are interested in this position with Velesco, please submit your curriculum vitae with cover letter to info@velescopharma.com

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