Title: Analytical Chemist II

Full Time

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Our Company

Nexus Pharmaceuticals, a US-based healthcare company, specializes in innovative processes to make difficult-to-manufacture specialty and generic drugs that are easier to use, less labor intensive, and more streamlined in practice. Nexus ensures that its high-quality FDA-approved drugs fulfill a critical unmet medical need and delivers dependable life-saving treatment options when and where they're needed most.

Summary

Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is looking to recruit an Analytical Chemist II to join a growing Research and Development team in Lincolnshire, IL.

The Analytical Chemist II is responsible for methods and process development for our Injectable ANDA's. You will develop and validate new analytical methods, conduct stability studies and perform sample testing to support regulatory submissions. This testing includes: Instrumental analysis such as HPLC, GC, UV and FTIR as well as wet chemistry such as titrations, LOD and chemical identification tests.

Responsibilities:

Perform analytical testing of materials, finished product, and components. This testing will consist of wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques
Responsible for analysis of test methods by HPLC, GC, GC/MS and other method
Must be proficient with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV-Vis
Perform routine maintenance of analytical instruments
Provide analytical support to formulation group in order to finalize the formulation composition and components for new products
Prepares standard volumetric solutions and reagents used in testing
Perform critical interpretation of analytical data
Execution of mathematical calculations as outlined in test methods
Assess data to determine if the material tested meets its specifications
Peer review and approval of raw data
May write and review SOPs, Validation Protocols, Quality Protocols, Test Methods, and Specifications
Clear (legible), accurate, and complete documentation of test activities on approved worksheets and laboratory notebooks
Able to manage and track assigned projects
Perform Extractable/leachable studies for container closure systems of drug products
May be assigned to general laboratory duties
Maintain compliance with required training

Requirements

Desired Characteristics:

Analytical Chemistry Knowledge
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Analytical testing is done with precision, accuracy and completed on time
Shows ability to train new chemists

Education or experience:

PhD in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 0 -1 years of experience
MS in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 2 years experience, or
BS/BA in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience
For API: experience in HPLC is required. Experience in one of the following GC, particle size, wet chemistry, and DSC/TGA is preferred

Travel Requirements:

0-5% travel required for this role

Physical Requirements:

Regular (0% - 25%) exertion including standing/walking for extended periods of time
Lifting/carrying more than 15 and up to 25 pounds
At times low physical effort includes sitting, and operating computers or other small equipment

DISCLAIMER: The list under Role Responsibilities are not exhaustive, but are merely the most accurate lists for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change.

EEOC Statement: Nexus is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Nexus participates in E-Verify.

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