Scientist I, Chromatography - Richmond, United States - USP (U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention)

Description

Description

Note:
This is a Fixed-Term role for a 12 month assignment.

Who is USP?
The U.S.

Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients.

USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.


Brief Job Overview
This is an on-site hands-on technical position at USP's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Lab in Richmond, VA.

In this non-supervisory role, the incumbent will plan and carry out activities related to developing chromatography methods and perform analyses to support process chemistry development, including continuous operations for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

The incumbent may execute up to 90% of their work at bench level conducting lab work as part of projects, while providing insights, recommendations, and data-based conclusions.

They will closely interact with other scientists and/or other USP personnel as well as with external collaborators.


How will YOU create impact here at USP?

In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs.

In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers.

This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Chromatography Scientist has the following responsibilities:

Work with a group of innovative scientists to support USP's project work in the Pharmaceutical continuous process development and advanced manufacturing technology areas.

Develop and validate analytical methods in collaboration with external science partners for assessing quality and provide analytical support for route development efforts.

Interact closely with external partners while identifying, implementing, and troubleshooting test methods and workflows for ensuring compliant, robust pharmaceutical continuous processes.

- 90% of work is expected to be project work at the bench level using a range of analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and GC including but not limited to:

• Plan, perform, and document analytical analyses and other lab bench work according to SOPs and/or test plans. Demonstrates solid scientific approach in the laboratory.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain chromatography instrumentation and equipment to carry out project work and assist others.
• Share in lab safety and housekeeping responsibilities, including 5S organization of workspace and procurement of supplies needed for project work.
• Works with team members to develop effective testing plans and experimental designs.
• Process and interpret collected data and report results to collaborators.
• Write final reports and prepare slides for presentations.
• Carry out peer-reviews of analytical data and reports.
• Share technical expertise with other lab staff and cross-train on methods.-
• 10% of work is expected to be related to project administration tasks, laboratory operations, or technical development activities, including but not limited to:
• Engage actively in project and team meetings and ensure own work to be aligned with overarching goals.
• Use existing databases to document project progresses, track, and report status of assignments to management on a regular basis.
• Follow existing quality system procedures, review and revise SOPs as needed, and recommend pr