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The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP believes that scientific excellence is driven by fairness, integrity, and global collaboration, exemplified by more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations.
Senior Scientist I, Reference Standards Laboratory (RSL) is a hands‑on, non‑supervisory position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. The Senior Scientist I reviews routine and non‑routine analyses of raw materials, works on complex analytical chemistry problems, and supports the development of reference standards, official methods, stability studies, and other general research in analytical chemistry.
This role includes project management, technical leadership, and training of RSL employees. The incumbent applies technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills to ensure high‑quality, efficient technical oversight and resolution of technical problems.
Responsibilities
Serves as Project Leader / Reviewer and reviews analytical data and/or generates laboratory reports.
Provides project and technical support within RSL, managing project tasks, interacting with clients on evaluation of reference materials and collaborating with leaders and other departments to create an achievable work schedule.
Organizes, implements, and evaluates collaborative studies.
Conducts analyst training.
Reviews, interprets, and evaluates scientific literature.
Serves as a mentor for scientists in the laboratory regarding technical knowledge, work ethic, and professional conduct.
Represents RSL in internal customer meetings to receive/deliver information, requests, and requirements.
Takes the lead in working with other departments to solve both technical and process‑related issues.
Prepares study reports and presents data internally within USP and externally to customers; serves as the technical lead for deviation investigation, out‑of‑specification or aberrant results and process changes; troubleshoots assay and instrumentation issues.
Leads projects to completion with high scientific expertise; excellent communication and presentation skills.
Qualifications The successful candidate has a demonstrated understanding of USP’s mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors, and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders.
Ph.D. in science and 5 years of relevant laboratory experience, or
M.S. in science and 7 years of relevant laboratory experience, or
B.A./B.S. in science and 10 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting and reporting NMR data.
Experience in reference standards analysis, including method development and validation.
Proficient with testing involving compendial methods for raw materials (USP, BP, EP, etc.) and various dosage forms.
Expert in HPLC and GC method development and troubleshooting, proficient in related instrumentation (ICP, KF, UV), with knowledge of LC/MS or GC/MS preferred.
Prior experience in a high‑volume pharmaceutical manufacturing QC laboratory or contract pharmaceutical analytical laboratory testing organization is a plus.
Record of leading projects to ensure work is delivered on time and is of the highest possible quality.
Skill to lead projects and build technical expertise in RSL staff by serving as a role model and mentor.
Ability to conduct research projects independently and anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems.
Experience and proven track record of introducing new or innovative technologies to the laboratory.
Supervisory Responsibilities None; this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits USP offers comprehensive benefits including company‑paid time off, healthcare options, retirement savings, and more to protect you and your family.
Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $112,700.00 – $146,900.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job‑related reasons.
USP is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold inclusive, collaborative policies.
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Senior Scientist I, Reference Standards Laboratory (RSL) is a hands‑on, non‑supervisory position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. The Senior Scientist I reviews routine and non‑routine analyses of raw materials, works on complex analytical chemistry problems, and supports the development of reference standards, official methods, stability studies, and other general research in analytical chemistry.
This role includes project management, technical leadership, and training of RSL employees. The incumbent applies technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills to ensure high‑quality, efficient technical oversight and resolution of technical problems.
Responsibilities
Serves as Project Leader / Reviewer and reviews analytical data and/or generates laboratory reports.
Provides project and technical support within RSL, managing project tasks, interacting with clients on evaluation of reference materials and collaborating with leaders and other departments to create an achievable work schedule.
Organizes, implements, and evaluates collaborative studies.
Conducts analyst training.
Reviews, interprets, and evaluates scientific literature.
Serves as a mentor for scientists in the laboratory regarding technical knowledge, work ethic, and professional conduct.
Represents RSL in internal customer meetings to receive/deliver information, requests, and requirements.
Takes the lead in working with other departments to solve both technical and process‑related issues.
Prepares study reports and presents data internally within USP and externally to customers; serves as the technical lead for deviation investigation, out‑of‑specification or aberrant results and process changes; troubleshoots assay and instrumentation issues.
Leads projects to completion with high scientific expertise; excellent communication and presentation skills.
Qualifications The successful candidate has a demonstrated understanding of USP’s mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors, and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders.
Ph.D. in science and 5 years of relevant laboratory experience, or
M.S. in science and 7 years of relevant laboratory experience, or
B.A./B.S. in science and 10 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting and reporting NMR data.
Experience in reference standards analysis, including method development and validation.
Proficient with testing involving compendial methods for raw materials (USP, BP, EP, etc.) and various dosage forms.
Expert in HPLC and GC method development and troubleshooting, proficient in related instrumentation (ICP, KF, UV), with knowledge of LC/MS or GC/MS preferred.
Prior experience in a high‑volume pharmaceutical manufacturing QC laboratory or contract pharmaceutical analytical laboratory testing organization is a plus.
Record of leading projects to ensure work is delivered on time and is of the highest possible quality.
Skill to lead projects and build technical expertise in RSL staff by serving as a role model and mentor.
Ability to conduct research projects independently and anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems.
Experience and proven track record of introducing new or innovative technologies to the laboratory.
Supervisory Responsibilities None; this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits USP offers comprehensive benefits including company‑paid time off, healthcare options, retirement savings, and more to protect you and your family.
Compensation Base Salary Range: USD $112,700.00 – $146,900.00 annually. Target Annual Bonus: varies based on level of role. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job‑related reasons.
USP is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold inclusive, collaborative policies.
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