Job Description
VR Analytical is currently recruiting for a Senior Scientist with structural elucidation experience to join our team. Come join us in for a career in the favorable destination of Bend, OR!
Position Description
The Senior Scientist position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment with direction from a senior staff member in laboratory and office settings. The position will assist in completing projects with an emphasis in structural identification of impurities inline with regulatory requirements, internal methodology, protocols, SOPs, and customer specific requirements. The position will provide the opportunity to work in a collaborative manner with team members to accomplish organizational goals, providing ideas to improve efficiency at the group level and actively contribute to positive co-worker/customer relationships. The Senior Scientist will contribute to our continuous improvement initiatives and will have the opportunity to drive industry thought leadership. In this position, there are opportunities for career development skills and for advancement while further developing analytical skills.
Specific Duties
· Member of Unknowns Identification team utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation.
· Unknowns screening data analysis and review.
· Create, revise or review controlled procedures and participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of our Quality System.
· Performs Mass Spectral interpretation (GC and LC) – including review of interpretations performed by others.
· Operation and maintenance of HPLC-UV, LC-MS, LC-MS QTof.
· Scientific expertise on linking contact materials to impurity profiles
· Analytical method development.
Education/Previous Experience
· Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
· Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
· Experience isolating, identifying, and quantifying substances using analytical instrumentation including HPLC, LC-UV-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS-MS.
· Key Skills: small molecule structural interpretation using spectrometric data (MS, high resolution MS, MS/MS, UV-Vis techniques), knowledge of polymers and plastic additives, data analysis, technical writing, innovation, and precision.
About VR Analytical
VR Analytical is known for its focus, expertise, and scientific contributions in the field of extractables and leachables testing for the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries. We are a small, but fast-paced and quick-thinking scientific organization that excels in customer service. At the same time, we are casual, fun, flexible, and value our supportive team environment.
Benefits include:
· Competitive salary (DOE)
· Health insurance PPO or HSA options available
· Traditional and Roth 401k options with employer match.
· Nine paid holidays
· Three weeks of PTO in the first year (increases annually), additional accrual opportunities available
· Work/life balance
· Professional development and advancement opportunities
Learn more about VR Analytical at www.vranalytical.com. Additional information about our workplace environment is at
http://www.vranalytical.com/extractables-leachables-careers
Application Process
· Application must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including your most recent employer and supervisor (we will not contact him/her until you give permission).
· Please submit application package to Demsey.R.Beamish@Oregon.gov with your name and Senior Scientist in the subject line.
· Final candidate(s) education will be verified and will be required to pass a criminal background check.
· Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we will not be able to contact every applicant. After screening applications, we will be in touch with those that meet our qualifications and requirements to schedule a phone interview.
· No phone calls or recruiters please.