Senior Analytical Scientist

Oakwood Laboratories is looking to add to their Analytical Chemistry Team!
This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in advancing their career at a technology-based pharmaceutical company. You will develop, validate, and utilize methods to analyze excipients, polymers, active ingredients, and finished pharmaceuticals utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation such as UHPLC and GC. You will work as part of small multi-disciplinary technical teams on both immediate and sustained release injectable drug development projects in various stages of development including early proof of concept, supporting pharmacokinetic and clinical studies, technical transfer activities, and supporting commercial product manufacturing. You will have direct input on solving complex problems and contributing to project success. Become part of the Oakwood Labs team and advance your career with an industry leader in injectable pharmaceutical development.
Essential job functions include:
Perform both routine analyses and method development/validation using analytical instrumentation such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), particle size analysis with laser diffraction and optical imagingPerform in vitro dissolution testing and method development/validationPresent analyses and recommendations in product development team meetingsCollaborate with team members from multiple departments within the company and with external clients to achieve project and company goalsWork in an FDA-regulated environment and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Attributes required include:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related discipline and 5+ years of experience in analytical chemistryAnalytical method development and validation experienceDesire to learn and grow within a team-oriented environmentGood written and oral communication skillsTime management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently to meet company deadline