Analytical Scientist Job Description
Analytical scientist
provides timely and accurate analytical services according to customer needs by carrying out defined activities within the different analytical lab groups using a large variety of analytical procedures and methods [Wet Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography & SEM techniques.].
Analytical Scientist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Author, reviewer and approver of GMP relevant documents
Setup, use, help to direct technician on maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory accelerated environmental resistance equipment such as fog chambers, UV and Xenon weatherometers, and temperature-humidity chambers
Become in-house SME on existing environmental resistance testing by participating in, reviewing and updating Guardian’s current test procedures
Work with corporate and plant QC teams on test setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and failure analysis as directed
Actively seek/develop new/improve existing environmental resistance test methodology to enhance product efficiency and field performance predictability for base glass and coated glass products
Help to establish a product reliability process through accelerated lab testing and test method development, accelerated field testing (EMMA/EMMAQUA), field failure and success analysis
Become in-house SME on existing optical measurement testing by participating in, reviewing and updating Guardian’s current test procedures
Setup, use, train new personnel, help to direct technician on maintaining and troubleshooting optical measurement equipment such as UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometers and ellipsometers, FTIR, haze and gloss meters
Actively seek/develop new/improve existing optical measurement test methodology to enhance product development efficiency and plant QA/QC methodology for base glass and coated glass products
Gain a solid understanding of existing durability testing by participating in, reviewing and updating current test procedures to ensure validity to product qualification testing
Analytical Scientist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Analytical Scientist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: GMP, SOP
Education for Analytical Scientist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the analytical scientist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Chemistry, Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Education, Biotechnology
Skills for Analytical Scientist
Desired skills for analytical scientist include:
Chromatographic and wet chemistry procedures
Commonly used spectroscopic
Both the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry
Especially quantitative analysis
CGMP and GDP
Chromatography and spectrometry
ISO17025 Lab Management
Chemistry
GMP
Qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis
Desired experience for analytical scientist includes:
This is an individual contributor role in which the candidate represents the PA group on multiple cross-functional project teams where they provide analytical expertise, associated regulatory support, and manage the analytical aspects of the projects
Proven experience with various quality systems
Ability to participate in early or late meetings / teleconferences
Availability during audits / inspections (as needed)
Some travel is expected (both domestic and international) with varying demand dependent on criticality of projects (approximately 10% - 20%)
2-3 years of related experience in analytical assay
Analytical Scientist Examples
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Analytical Scientist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of analytical scientist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for analytical scientist
- Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and ISO 9001 is desirable
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry related discipline or pharmaceutical sciences
- Perform job duties with limited direction from supervisor
- Key member of a matrix analytical team supporting the analytical deliverables for late phase or commercial programs
- Dissolution apparatus
- Karl-Fisher water content titrator
- Other analytical instruments as directed
- Follow analytical test methods, compendial methods, experimental procedures and SOP’s
- Document test results in laboratory notebook, in real-time, and communicate status of test results to supervisor
- Peer review of laboratory notebooks for technical details
Qualifications for analytical scientist
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience (ideal is 5-10 years) in chemical, environmental simulation and/or mechanical testing such as acid/base resistance, fog testing, corrosion testing, temperature-humidity cycling, xenon and UV weathering, brush testing, taber abrasion, scratch testing
- BS/BA in microbiology/biochemistry/veterinary science or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience
- MS in microbiology/biochemistry/veterinary science and 2 years of experience in analytical development, preferably in an industrial research setting
- Method development and validation for generic products
- Experience leading teams within R&D
- Masters’ degree in Biology and/or Bachelors’ degree in Biopharmaceuticals plus two (2) to four (4) years’ relevant experience are required
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Our company is looking for an analytical scientist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for analytical scientist
- Use and application of analytical chemistry principles, theories, and concepts
- Ensure proper transfer of wet chemistry and physical analysis from ASL to R&D Lab
- Write/revise analytical methods, method validation protocols, method development and validation reports, method transfer protocols/reports, In‐vitro comparison reports
- Responsible for successful interactions with contract manufacturing at third party manufacturers and testing laboratories
- Review and write test methods and technical reports
- Participate on technical teams focused on corporate growth programs efforts to improve quality/reliability of laboratory services
- Perform job activities safely at all times
- Must have ability to be adaptable to changing/new requirements in the laboratory
- Report experiments accurately and promptly
- A good theoretical understanding of Physicochemical techniques such as pKa, LogP, Dissolution and solubility with experience in these related disciplines desirable
Qualifications for analytical scientist
- Six Sigma experiences will be plus
- Maintain, improve and apply experience and knowledge gained in their field(s) of expertise
- Contribute to the integration of analytical skills/knowledge to benefit the output of the QC Laboratory
- Independently operate and maintain routine laboratory equipment, and perform basic maintenance according to established method
- Demonstrated high level of prioritization and organization skills, with self-motivation and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with others in a team environment
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Analytical Scientist Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of analytical scientist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for analytical scientist
- Experience in an analytical services laboratory
- Advise and influence colleagues on analytical measurement selection to serve feedback loops in product/process development and in productivity initiatives
- Recommend new instrumentation/capabilities and successfully justify their acquisition
- Critically analyze test data/results and provide timely and business-relevant interpretation to management
- Collaborate cross-functionally to relate coffee and beverage aroma and taste drivers to consumer product experiences
- Identify, engage, and manage external resources as required to best serve project analytics
- Translate appropriate testing regimens when scaling products and processes from laboratory to pilot plant to production facilities
- Work independently and successfully with limited supervision or guidance on assigned tasks and projects
- Maintain the high level of confidentiality required in an R&D environment
- Follow established procedures and methodologies and contributes to completion of routine scientific/technical tasks and has limited discretion to vary from established procedures
Qualifications for analytical scientist
- Additionally the candidate must have the ability to multitask, support several parallel projects, and communicate with analytical chemists and scientists at all stages of the project
- Ability to review, compile, and analyze information to prepare reports
- Expertise in assays used to test and characterize biological products
- Identifies and troubleshoots any problems in the execution of experimental processes
- Should have clear and effective written and oral communication skills
- Doctoral or Masters Degree preferred
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Our growing company is looking for an analytical scientist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for analytical scientist
- Provide guidance and lead new methods development for R&D purposes
- Ensure R&D developed methods are properly transferred to field operations (CPS, Plant Quality Labs, etc) as required
- Ability to performed advanced and complex analytical testing on a broad range of matrix
- Ensure protocols are follow properly
- Create and maintain a network of external labs to support R&D analytical requirements
- Day-to-day contact person with external labs
- Support lab manager on growth plans and on assessment of potential investment requirements
- Conduct leading-edge research and development in the field of Ion Chromatography and related instrumentation, which include the areas of MS, IC-MS and ion exchange separations, membrane based desalting technology, membrane technology and method development
- Investigate and explore new ideas and concepts by defining experiments, building, debugging, and characterizing prototype hardware/software in order to verify proof of principle
- Work with engineers and chemists to design prototypes and new products
Qualifications for analytical scientist
- 5+ years of experience with HPLC, LC-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis analytical instruments post Ph.D
- Relevant technical experience resulting in thorough knowledge and application of best technical practice, analytical method development and validation using complex instrumental analysis techniques (including GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, HPLC/MS, HPLC/MS/MS, ICP/MS) with associated high level problem solving skills
- Evidence of maintenance of current technical awareness and knowledge of all relevant aspects of analytical science and technology
- Strong record of communication of research, including peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of competency in the effective application of formal and informal management, project and business tools and processes
- Experience of working in an ISO accredited and/or GLP compliant laboratory is preferred
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Analytical Scientist Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of analytical scientist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for analytical scientist
- Follow written standard operation procedures
- Prepare PAT instrumentation and data collection systems prior to usage for experiments
- Acquire spectroscopic data to support project portfolio
- Run performance quality checks on instrumentation on regular basis
- Engage Global Operations and instrument vendors as appropriate to maintain instrumentation
- Maintain instrument performance records
- Maintain instrumentation supplies inventory (part, accessories)
- Perform Compendial and non-compendial testing on Raw Materials and Drug Substances
- Logs results into LIMS database
- May be required to clean glassware used to perform chemical and analysis
Qualifications for analytical scientist
- Breadth of experience with modern analytical methods of analysis, ,LCMS,GCMS,ICS
- A passion for science
- Strong organization and time management skills alongside an inbuilt flexibility to adapt to change
- Practical experience in working with NMR, UPLC MS instrumentation and related method development
- To be an effective team player
- To be data driven