Staff Scientist, Analytical Development - Bayer Corporation

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Staff Scientist, Analytical Development  

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

The primary responsibilities of this role,  Staff Scientist, Analytical Development , are to:

• Design analytical experiments and work of medium to high complexity  to drive new product development for global markets. The work includes:
  • Method development
  • Method validation
  • Method transfer to manufacturing sites /CMOs
• Develop analytical procedures that meet all current regulatory requirements, and  which can be implemented at manufacturing sites;
• Accurately interpret results and derive conclusions based on sound science;
• Oversee a 1-2 contract employees who are responsible for bench work. If required perform laboratory work;
• Precisely and thoroughly document the learnings and share the knowledge with the teams;
• Actively work with the Analytical Development group to help the team understand the underlying chemistry of the new products that are being developed;
• Correctly prepare product specifications;
• Plan stability studies and interpret stability study results;
• Prioritize the work to ensure on time delivery of results and achieve critical project milestones;
• Follow written procedures and analytical laboratory practices to ensure good quality and compliance;
• Draft and review SOPs, OIs and other relevant documents e.g., validation/transfer protocols and reports;
• Effectively present experimental findings to colleagues with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, or international equivalent;
• Experience in the field of analytical development in the Rx, OTC, Consumer products industry or in an academic setting;
• Very good knowledge of relevant analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, AAS);
• Excellent oral and written communication (emphasis on clear and concise), organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask;
• Self motivated to learn and develop within the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, or international equivalent, with eight or more years experience OR a Master’s degree in Science, or international equivalent, with 6 or more years experience OR a Ph.D. in Science or international equivalent, with 2 or more years of experience;
• Candidates with prior experience in Brand or Innovator  (Non-Generic) Companies;
• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis or related field.
• Hands on knowledge in method development and validation of pharmaceutical tests (Assay, Impurities, Dissolution);
• Experience with evaluating and interpreting stability data using statistics /statistics software;
• Knowledge of GMPs and LIMS.