Associate Scientist, ARD at Cambrex – Waltham, Massachusetts

Cambrex
Associate Scientist, ARD

US-MA-Waltham

Job ID: 2025-4597
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Analytical
Cambrex - Waltham

Overview

Snapdragon Chemistry is currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Scientist or Senior Associate Scientist in analytical sciences. A successful candidate will be joining a group of innovative and entrepreneurial scientists, with broad deliverables including the design of synthetic routes amenable to continuous flow processing, the development of reactor systems incorporating cutting-edge flow technology, and delivering intermediates, APIs and high value specialty chemicals to our clients.
We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS in chemistry with 1+ years’ experience or MS in analytical chemistry. The candidate should have experience in the development of (U)HPLC and GC methods for synthetic molecules. Experience in pharmaceutical development and modern process analytical technologies is preferred. Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage scientific knowledge and develop technology to solve analytical challenges in pharmaceutical process development.
• Contribute to day-to-day analytical laboratory operations and assist in equipment management, method setup and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to GMP manufacturing related analytical activities such as method qualification, validation, day-to-day QC activities.
• Contribute to activities that build upon Snapdragon Chemistry’s proprietary knowledge and technology fulfill their value creation potential.
• Participate in project teams to complete complex deliverables within stringent timeline and communicate results to key stake-holders.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of continuous flow technology, process analytical technologies and process development principles.
• Ensure that the integrity and profile of Snapdragon Chemistry within the scientific community are maintained at a high level, consistent with the requirements of the business.

Qualifications / Skills

Required Experience and Skills:
• Experience in the use of common analytical techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic reactions
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be creative and innovative, and work productively and efficiently in the laboratory
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, team oriented and invested in the success of others
• Ability to celebrate differences and encourage scientific openness and frank discussion
• Ability and demonstrated willingness to comply with, and encourage amongst others, the ethical and cultural standards of Snapdragon Chemistry

Qualifications

Education:
• A BS or MS in chemistry or related field. GMP experience is preferred but not required.