Drug Substance Manufacturing Scientist III

As a Drug Substance Manufacturing Scientist III, you will develop and lead full-scale validations for small molecule drug substances. You will perform verifications, validations, and qualifications using HPLC, as well as developmental work using GC, spectroscopy, GC/MS, and LC/MS. Troubleshooting developmental methods and suggesting improvements based on prior experience will also be key aspects of your role. Reporting data in a controlled format for review will be part of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead full-scale validations for small molecule drug substances.
• Perform verifications, validations, and qualifications using HPLC.
• Conduct developmental work on small molecule drug substances using GC, spectroscopy, GC/MS, and LC/MS.
• Troubleshoot developmental methods and suggest improvements.
• Report data in the required controlled format for review.

• Extensive experience in method development, API, and drug substances.
• Proficiency in GMP practices and HPLC, GC instrumentation.
• Experience leading full-scale validations for small molecule drug substances.

• Doctorate degree in Chemistry or Life Science.
• 10+ years of experience working in a GMP laboratory with the relevant analytical instrumentation.
• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO).
• Proficiency with EMPOWER III.
• Technical writing experience.

You will work in a lab environment where you will develop methods to be utilized in drug substance manufacturing. The position offers 10 PTO and 6 holidays, with holiday and vacation pay included. You will work with advanced equipment and instruments, with the opportunity for long-term employment as a consultant. You will be a valued member of the extended R&D team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Florence,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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