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Work Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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Department: LS-SC-UYWPA1 Madison & Verona Analytical Dev Group 1
Hiring Manger: Dennis Milanowski

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Your Role:

A Scientist in the Analytical Development group will coordinate the analytical aspect of incoming and existing projects for MilliporeSigma-Madison. This includes but is not limited to use of state-of-the-art instrumentation to develop methodologies and analyze active pharmaceutical ingredients as well as the synthetic intermediates, contributing to discussions and communications with customers to achieve a desired endpoint, initiating documentation and methodologies needed to support the project in cGMP manufacturing, troubleshooting instrumentation, and generating and compiling results to solve or diagnose a problem.

You will use and troubleshoot HPLC, GC, LCMS, ICPMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR and XRPD, among other instrumentation, and wet chemical assays. The Analytical Scientist will develop, or direct the development, of analytical methods to support Process and Analytical Development (PAD) for eventual validation and or use in cGMP. The Analytical Scientist will review and evaluate analytical data for identification of products, intermediates, and raw materials as well as troubleshooting and guiding development. The Analytical Scientist will maintain project timing and interact with clients to assure project goals are met in an efficient and well documented manor.

Working with colleagues in PAD, the Analytical Scientist is part of a team of professionals advancing pharmaceutical candidates to cGMP manufacturing. The Analytical Scientist is considered an expert in analytical chemistry and the requirements for cGMP manufacturing. Demonstrates a documented ability to execute and troubleshoot experiments as well as provides sound judgement in scientific and technical situations. The Scientist is recognized as a significant individual contributor in the scientific and technical areas within PAD.

• Independently lead project teams, provide guidance, and mentor group members.
• Develop test methods for PD products, intermediates, and raw materials.
• Initiate documentation and methodologies to support cGMP manufacturing.
• Solve problems of significant scope both independently and in teams.
• Analytically test PD final products, intermediates, and raw materials using methods like HPLC, GC, LCMS, ICPMS, DSC, TGA, KF, FTIR, NMR, and XRPD.
• Properly document and review lab work; transfer analytical methods to Quality Control.
• Train Analytical and Quality Control personnel in equipment and method operation; manage daily/project priorities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and safety requirements; maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Physical attributes:

• Work near moving mechanical parts and wear appropriate protective gear (hard hats, glasses/goggles, chemical resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes) and other personal protection equipment "PPE" to protect from toxic or corrosive chemicals in the forms of liquids, solids, vapors, or airborne particles.
• Work with highly potent/hazardous materials utilizing proper personal protective equipment which could include half/full face respirators, Saranex and/or Tyvek suits with powered respiration.
• Sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl for long periods of time.
• Talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and push and pull heavy materials to complete assignments. May lift more poundage with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of phones, computers, computer monitors, and all office/laboratory equipment. Type at a computer keyboard and read CRTS/computer monitors.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.
• 5+ years in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions.

OR

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.
• 2+ years in an analytical laboratory environment operating under GLP or cGMP conditions.

OR

• PhD in Chemistry, Biology or other Life Science discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as, excellent documentation practices and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in an Analytical testing lab with hazardous and toxic chemicals.
• Adequate technical writing skills to generate development reports.

Pay Range for this position: $77,500-$122,800.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information clickhere

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The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.