Scientist
Alkermes
- Waltham, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, validate, and transfer methods for analysis of drug substance and drug product
- Perform independent hands-on experimental work using various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, KF, dissolution and physical characterization techniques such as X-ray powder diffraction, DSC, and TGA
- Perform data analysis and interpretation
- Generate technical documents (eg, reports, lab notebooks, procedures) and technical presentations
- Present data to key stakeholders and management
- Troubleshoot technical problems for molecules in Discovery Research and drug development
- Evaluate new technologies for Alkermes
- Perform peer review of colleague's electronic notebooks
- Perform other duties as assigned
- PhD (0-3 years) or MS (
- Strong instrumental background, familiarity with operation and troubleshooting of LC instrumentation/software (Waters, Agilent, Gilson, etc)
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences
- Familiarity with statistical analysis for analytical chemistry, including experimental design (DoE)
- Understanding of cGMPs, ICH guidelines, and compendial requirements
- Good oral and written communications
- Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities for work assignments to meet project timelines