US Pharmacopeia
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US Pharmacopeia .
About USP The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities
75% of time in laboratory duties: Performs routine drug release testing and chemical analysis on developmental formulation and candidate reference materials; examples of test procedures include USP Apparatus 1 and 2 dissolution testing, UV-Vis analyses, Loss on Drying, Karl Fischer titrations, Disintegration, Hardness testing, Friability, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)/ Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), particle size determination by laser diffraction, liquid chromatography; prepares solutions and reagents as needed.
Participates in cross-functional teams involved in reference standards development, including test protocol generation and review.
Conducts research into processes and techniques of relevance to pharmaceutical dosage form in vitro testing and dosage for performance characterization.
Provides and assists in technical and professional training of lab staff members.
25% other laboratory duties: Define critical processes and workflows of projects; implement data collection systems and databases; assess protocol effectiveness and develop recommendations for improvement; develop and validate analytical methods; coordinate activities among the team members and communicates results of work; assist in planning, research, and development required for all projects; prepare and present oral and written reports; provide project and technical support including managing project tasks with internal/external clients, other departments and USP customers to create an achievable work schedule; serve as a mentor for scientists in the laboratory; initiate and coordinate issue management when necessary using Master Control or equivalent; prepare evaluation reports and present data internally and externally; serve as the technical lead for investigations, corrective action plans and implementation of corrective actions; troubleshoot methods and instrumentation issues including data mining, trending and analysis to identify problems or improve data quality; conduct scientific seminars and present scientific work; review, interpret, and evaluate available scientific literature; investigate, evaluate, and recommend the purchase of laboratory equipment.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field, or
M.S. in Chemistry or related field and 5 years of experience evaluating drug product performance and quality, or
B.A./B.S. in Chemistry or related field and 10 years of experience evaluating drug product performance and quality.
Additional Preferences
Must have the capability to plan and conduct research independently.
Familiarity with the cGMP and/or ISO requirements for testing laboratories is required.
Research experience in dosage form characterization and in vitro testing is required.
Previous project management experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient with drug release and product testing involving compendial methods (USP, BP, EP, etc.).
Accepts personal responsibility to ensure the work is delivered on time and is of the highest quality.
Skilled in anticipating, troubleshooting and solving technical problems.
Possesses ability to build technical expertise in others by serving as a role model and positive influence on the team.
Possesses experience and a proven track record of introducing new or innovative technologies into the laboratory.
Proven analytical and multi-tasking abilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities None; this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: USD $87,200.00 – $113,450.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.
Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Details
Job Category: Chemistry & Scientific Standards
Job Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Scientist III
role at
US Pharmacopeia .
About USP The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities
75% of time in laboratory duties: Performs routine drug release testing and chemical analysis on developmental formulation and candidate reference materials; examples of test procedures include USP Apparatus 1 and 2 dissolution testing, UV-Vis analyses, Loss on Drying, Karl Fischer titrations, Disintegration, Hardness testing, Friability, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)/ Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), particle size determination by laser diffraction, liquid chromatography; prepares solutions and reagents as needed.
Participates in cross-functional teams involved in reference standards development, including test protocol generation and review.
Conducts research into processes and techniques of relevance to pharmaceutical dosage form in vitro testing and dosage for performance characterization.
Provides and assists in technical and professional training of lab staff members.
25% other laboratory duties: Define critical processes and workflows of projects; implement data collection systems and databases; assess protocol effectiveness and develop recommendations for improvement; develop and validate analytical methods; coordinate activities among the team members and communicates results of work; assist in planning, research, and development required for all projects; prepare and present oral and written reports; provide project and technical support including managing project tasks with internal/external clients, other departments and USP customers to create an achievable work schedule; serve as a mentor for scientists in the laboratory; initiate and coordinate issue management when necessary using Master Control or equivalent; prepare evaluation reports and present data internally and externally; serve as the technical lead for investigations, corrective action plans and implementation of corrective actions; troubleshoot methods and instrumentation issues including data mining, trending and analysis to identify problems or improve data quality; conduct scientific seminars and present scientific work; review, interpret, and evaluate available scientific literature; investigate, evaluate, and recommend the purchase of laboratory equipment.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field, or
M.S. in Chemistry or related field and 5 years of experience evaluating drug product performance and quality, or
B.A./B.S. in Chemistry or related field and 10 years of experience evaluating drug product performance and quality.
Additional Preferences
Must have the capability to plan and conduct research independently.
Familiarity with the cGMP and/or ISO requirements for testing laboratories is required.
Research experience in dosage form characterization and in vitro testing is required.
Previous project management experience.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient with drug release and product testing involving compendial methods (USP, BP, EP, etc.).
Accepts personal responsibility to ensure the work is delivered on time and is of the highest quality.
Skilled in anticipating, troubleshooting and solving technical problems.
Possesses ability to build technical expertise in others by serving as a role model and positive influence on the team.
Possesses experience and a proven track record of introducing new or innovative technologies into the laboratory.
Proven analytical and multi-tasking abilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities None; this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: USD $87,200.00 – $113,450.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.
Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Details
Job Category: Chemistry & Scientific Standards
Job Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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