Sr. Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist, Research Investigator

Job Description

Company Information

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With over 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,200 experts servicing global clients from North America and European sites, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing.

At Cambrex, our people set us apart. We’re committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining a passionate and talented team of valued experts in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life, LTD, generous vacation in your first year, sick time, and retirement savings!

Known for our scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong customer focus, we offer a range of career opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

Job Overview

Cambrex is seeking to fill multiple openings at various levels (including Sr. Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist, Sr. Principal Research Scientist, and Research Investigator) with highly motivated individualsfor the Process Chemistry department. Individuals in these position perform routine and complex organic synthesis, purification, and analytical evaluation of materials as part of a process chemistry research and development team. The chemists will optimize synthetic routes to active pharmaceutical ingredients for purity, reproducibility, scalability, and yield. Experience in process chemistry research and development is desirable. Individuals in these positions will design and propose new synthetic routes to drug substances and may be asked to lead process chemistry portion of customer projects and potentially a group of process chemists. They will frequently present work internally and externally to clients or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform multistep organic syntheses, isolation, and purification of targeted products independently. Contribute to the strategic approach used to optimize reactions, isolations, and purifications.
• Proficiently conduct analysis of starting materials, reaction mixtures, intermediates and products using appropriate instrumentation.
• Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage.
• Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Routine presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers.
• Work to ensure that teamwork and cooperation exists within the group at all times.
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the company’s chemical hygiene plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Address routine administrative requirements in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills (both written and oral). Participate in project team meetings with customers.
• Work closely with manufacturing and GMP operations to coordinate project-related equipment and activities. Assist in the transfer of processes to the manufacturing team.
• Independently designs and proposes new synthetic processes to produce the drug substance.
• May act as process chemistry lead for customer projects. Identify critical questions to be answered and set priorities for the process chemistry team.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable literature including organic chemistry and techniques.
• Participate in setting strategy and timing needed for customer proposal requests.
• Work closely with other chemistry and analytical laboratory staff to coordinate project activities and resource usage.
• Routinely generate summaries and reports on completed experimental work for internal and external use. Oral and written presentation of experimental work for internal meetings and teleconferences with customers
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills

Senior Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements

Principal Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Senior Research Scientist role, qualified candidates must possess / demonstrate the following :

Senior Principal Research Scientist - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Senior Research Scientist, Principal Research Scientist, and Senior Principal Research Scientist roles, qualified candidates must possess / demonstrate the following :

Research Investigator - Specific Skill & Competency Requirements In addition to the requirements of the Senior Research Scientist & Principal Research Scientist roles, qualified candidates must possess / demonstrate the following :

Skill, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements for All Levels :

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

Senior Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements

Principal Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements

Senior Principal Research Scientist - Education & Experience Requirements

Research Investigator - Educatiton & Experience Requirements

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required.

Environment and Protective Equipment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

The hiring range in Colorado for these positions is $100,000 / year - $170,000 / year depending on level which is determined by experience, education, and competencies. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This hiring range encompasses several levels. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Cambrex is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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