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MedPharm Ltd

Scientist III, Analytical R/D

Durham, NC · On-site

Position Summary The Scientist III/ Sr. Scientist is responsible for developing and validating ... D.: focus in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutics * 4+ years' experience in a GMP laboratory setting

MedPharm

Scientist III, Analytical R/D

Durham, NC · On-site

Position Summary The Scientist III/ Sr. Scientist is responsible for developing and validating ... D.: focus in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutics · 4+ years' experience in a GMP laboratory setting ...

MedPharm

Scientist III, Analytical R/D

Durham, NC · On-site

Position Summary The Scientist III/ Sr. Scientist is responsible for developing and validating ... D.: focus in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutics • 4+ years' experience in a GMP laboratory setting ...

VAST Data

Senior Software Engineer - V-Force

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$119K - $157K/yr

About the Role: We're looking for an experienced software developer with strong skills in C, C++, or Python to join our V-Force team -a specialized engineering squad embedded within R&D. This is not ...

Nvidia

Senior Solution Engineer, Networking

Durham, NC · On-site

$53.50 - $68.75/hr

The NVIDIA Enterprise Experience (NVEX) Solutions Engineering team is looking for a senior Computer ... Our software engineers connect customer support teams and R&D. They focus on solving tough problems ...

Nvidia

Senior Solution Engineer, Networking

Durham, NC

$53.50 - $68.75/hr

The NVIDIA Enterprise Experience (NVEX) Solutions Engineering team is looking for a senior Computer ... Our software engineers connect customer support teams and R&D. They focus on solving tough problems ...

Becton Dickinson

Senior Project Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

Job Summary The Senior Project Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving supplier ... Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D. * Serve as the central project leader ...

Ascom

Test Engineer, R&D - Unite

Morrisville, NC · On-site

Closely collaborate with developers, and other project members within Global R&D. Create test cases (manual and automatic) for verification activities; perform tests, to ensure that the design and ...

R.E. Mason

Senior DeltaV Batch Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia ... The Automation Engineer will deliver quality solutions and services to customers using the ...

R.E. Mason

Senior DeltaV Batch Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia ... The Automation Engineer will deliver quality solutions and services to customers using the ...

ADDiTEC

R&D Controls Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

... R&D. We value mindset over checkbox credentials. If you have a solid controls or automation ... Hands-on PLC programming experience (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, or similar industrial ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr r d engineer in Durham, NC is $122,293.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $138,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSr R D EngineerR D Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentLeading projects, mentoring juniors, cross-functional collaborationExecuting research tasks, supporting project development
ResponsibilitiesDesign innovation, project oversight, process improvementsResearch, testing, data collection, prototype development
Industry UsageResearch labs, R&D departments in tech, manufacturing, pharmaResearch teams, product development units in similar sectors

The main difference between a Sr R D Engineer and an R D Engineer lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Sr R D Engineers typically oversee projects, mentor team members, and drive innovation, while R D Engineers focus on executing research tasks and supporting project goals. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in comparable environments, but the senior role involves more strategic and managerial duties.

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Scientist III, Analytical R/D

Durham, NC • On-site

MedPharm Ltd
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

Position Summary

The Scientist III/ Sr. Scientist is responsible for developing and validating analytical methods to support drug formulation development in a GMP-compliant laboratory. This role involves performing validations, stability testing, and forced degradation studies while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance. The scientist will independently manage projects, including literature reviews, experimental design, execution, and reporting. Responsibilities also include authoring technical documents such as method validation protocols, development reports, and SOPs, as well as troubleshooting analytical instrumentation like HPLC and GC. Additionally, the role requires mentoring junior scientists, collaborating with cross‑functional teams such as Formulation R&D, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance, and maintaining a safe, well‑organized laboratory environment.

Essential Functions
  • Develop and validate analytical methods to support formulation drug development under minimal supervision
  • Perform routine testing including stability testing, solubility studies, and Drug‑Excipient Compatibility studies as and when needed
  • Ability to own projects independently including literature review, material sourcing, design experiments, executing/delegating tasks and providing data to customers
  • Perform forced degradation studies
  • Author product development reports and investigation reports
  • Author/ Co-author analytical methods, validation and transfer protocols, instrument qualification protocols, validation/qualification reports, SOPs, etc.
  • Execute routine instrument troubleshooting, peer review of laboratory notebooks, maintenance of logbooks
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, including calibration scheduling, acquisition, and basic maintenance programs
  • Maintain a GMP‑compliant analytical laboratory and safe working environment, maintain lab inventory
  • Review laboratory notebooks, data packs, and reports under minimal supervision. Trend stability data.
  • Present data to the customers, attend client meetings as needed under minimal guidance
  • Supervise, mentor, train and develop junior scientists
Supervisory responsibilities

Direct Reports: No; Indirect Reports: Yes

Key Relationships (examples: Depts or Individual positions that this position will be working closely with)
  • Process Development/ Formulation R&D
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance
Travel requirements

N/A

Education and Experience
  • B.S., with 8+ years', M.S., with 6+ years' experience, Ph.D.: focus in chemistry, biology, pharmaceutics
  • 4+ years’ experience in a GMP laboratory setting
  • Proven track record developing and validating GMP‑compliant HPLC and GC methods to assess drug product stability
  • Experience developing methods for topical drug products is a plus
  • Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting HPLC instrumentation, and addressing OOS and OOT results
  • Experience with the operation of HPLC and GC
  • Experience with Empower 3 software
  • Experience with UV, FTIR, KF, optical microscopy, PSD, viscosity, and rheological methodology a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations and ICH, USP, and FDA guidelines
  • Speaks, writes, listens, and presents information in a logical and articulate manner appropriate for the audience
  • Technical report writing proficiency preferred
  • Experience with software such as MasterControl and MS Office preferred
  • Thorough when performing work, conscientious about attending to detail, and uses logical thinking that is well‑organized and methodical
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Occasionally required to lift/carry up to 20lbs
  • Requires standing/walking for extended periods in a climate‑controlled lab environment
  • Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and sitting may be required
  • May be exposed to moderate noise levels in a climate‑controlled lab environment
Other Duties

You may be asked to take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked.

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