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You Matter to Cambrex.
Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.
With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.
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At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:
We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!
Your Future Matters.
Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!
The Senior Scientist III will provide technical support for multiple project teams. This individual will evaluate and interpret analytical results, develop, validate and transfer analytical methods for APIs, API intermediates and raw materials. Strict compliance with cGMP guidelines is required to perform most job tasks.
Analytical Chemistry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry.
Cross Discipline Knowledge: Good understanding of the principles of cross-functional departments, including organic chemistry and engineering.
GMP/Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of industrial GMP and practical application to Cambrex programs; Ability to help identify risks for regulatory compliance of violation of site SOP.
Instrumentation: Demonstrated ability to use, train, investigate root cause issues with HPLC, GC,
good understanding of MS.
Communication: Good written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate with clients without manager supervision.
Problem Solving: Strong demonstration of problem solving, ability to lead investigations.
Time Management: Able to maintain timeline of key activities and use time efficiently; ability to handle projects without supervision though requires regular check in with manager.
Leadership: Regularly seeks to share ideas and learning across the group/site; pushes new initiatives from the ground up.
Technical Documentation and Review: Ability to author and review key technical documents with minimal RFT errors. Can write new SOP with manager assistance.
External Influence: Ability to lead local project teams and steer clients to desired outcomes; ability to work with management to develop key local laboratory-based initiatives.
Industry Credibility and Rapport: Recognized scientific leader within the Cambrex organization, locally and possibly beginning to extend to other sites.
Operational Excellence: Actively participates in key operational excellence initiatives.
Change Orientation: Active participation and support for implementation of Cambrex system level changes/initiatives.
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with minimum 4 years of experience or M.S. in Chemistry or
related field with minimum 8 years of experience or B.S. degree in Chemistry or related field with 12
years of experience in lab environment, pharmaceutical experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse team environment are essential.
Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
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