AMRI Global

Research Scientist II; Analytical Development in Albany, NY

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

The Analytical Department is responsible for support of the manufacturing department and external customers. The routine functions of the laboratory are testing of raw materials, in-process, end product, and stability samples. The principal responsibility of the Research Scientist II is the analysis by multiple procedures of compounds. The Research Scientist II is expected to demonstrate proficiency in both the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) 
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program
• Learning platform
• And more! 

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential job duties

• Analyze compounds using a range of analytical techniques
• Write analytical method procedures to establish format
• Write analytical validation reports
• Develop new procedures for new compounds
• Process samples with the standard procedures effectively and independently. Analyze experimental data for validity before reporting results
• Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
• Contribute to the completion of routine technical tasks
• Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting simple data sets and providing summaries
• Conduct electronic searches for applicable methods and related procedures
• Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis
• Maintain a detailed and accurate recording of activities and results
• Contribute to the review of OOS and deviations
• Author and execute protocols. Understand and use basic risk assessment and root cause tools
• Track and trend data as applicable
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
• Display the ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Participate in self-development activities and training of others
• Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business

Education, experience, certification and licensures

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 2-4 years’ relevant experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 0-2 years’ relevant experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas
• Ability to analyze compounds using a range of analytical techniques
• Ability to understand and use basic risk assessment and root cause tools
• Chemical Hygiene training
• Basic understanding of ALCOA
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers or regulatory agencies
• Ability to give presentations and/or write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to coworkers, management, and/or public groups
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables

Physical requirements

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 sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

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; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Range: $67,000

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.