Sr Chemist

ATR ID:

ATR222968

Job Title:

Sr Chemist

Job Level:

Scientific/Biotech

Duration:

7 months

Location:

Plymouth MN 55441

Education:

Advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related technical field;

Email:

Donovan, Kasee

Phone:

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Pay rate:

$40.00 - $60.00 (Hourly)

Benefits:

Benefits include:

-MEC/ACP Medical

-Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income

-401k (must meet requirements)

-sick leave as required by state/county

ATR International Inc will not sponsor applicants for the following work visas H1B and STEM OPT I-983 form.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr Chemist for a very important client

Design, develop and provide technical expertise in the research and development (R D) of medical devices from conception to market release

This role is an individual contributor within the Client's Peripheral Vascular Health operating unit, which employs the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe We focus on transforming global vascular disease management

The Sr Chemist will apply fundamental chemistry principles to develop and validate new, safe and effective products treating the unmet needs of patients suffering from venous disease Responsibilities include providing support to new product development and sustaining engineering teams, as well as performing testing and analysis on medical devices for improvement and cost reduction This position requires collaborative interaction within the Research and Development team and with Manufacturing and Quality functions to achieve business deliverables

A Day in A Life

As a R D Sr Chemist you will focus on supporting R D initiatives to new therapies and changes to the commercial product while adhering to policies using specialized knowledge and skills The role requires effective collaboration, management and prioritization of multiple concurrent tasks in an ambiguous environment Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

Work independently under limited supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments or lead small projects / processes;

Perform sample preparations and testing using various analytical equipment;

Operate and troubleshoot analytical equipment;

Lead and/or participate in the development and qualification of new analytical instrumentation and automation technologies;

Lead and/or perform analytical test method development and validation;

Lead and/or perform studies on process characterization, optimization and validation;

Perform statistical data analyses of acquired data;

Author protocols, reports and presentations of analytical and interpretative nature.

Communicate results to a broader audience;

Act as a mentor to colleagues or direct the work of other lower level professional Provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area;

If needed, perform day-to-day activities in the R D analytical laboratory, including inventory, supply ordering, instrument maintenance, and lab safety practice implementation;

Make improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.

Develop strong partnerships and work effectively with cross-functional team members;

Perform job functions in accordance with applicable GMP, GLP and ISO standards;

Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws and standards;

Maintain required documentation per GDP procedures.

Requirement:

Must Have - Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related technical field;

5+ years of experience in R D within medical device or pharmaceutical industries;

Experience with new product development and sustaining project support;

Expertise in combination device analytical test method development and validation: HPLC, GC, dissolution, bioassay;

Formulation and testing experience with adhesives, cyanoacrylates preferred;

Expertise with analytical instrumentation, including troubleshooting: dissolution USP Apparatuses, HPLC-DAD, GPC, GC-FID/MS, Karl Fischer, FT-IR and UV-Vis;

Strong problem-solving capabilities;

Solid oral and written communication skills;

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and lead projects;

Experience in moderate and complex data analyses using statistical techniques;

Experience of using chromatography software: Empower and MassHunter;

Experience using common electronic documentation software (e.g MAP, Agile or equivalent).

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Day in the Life section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must Have

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and lead projects

Expertise in combination device analytical test method development and validation

Solid oral and written communication skills;

Strong problem-solving capabilities;

Nice To Have

Advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or related technical field; 5+ years of experience in R D within medical device or pharmaceutical industries; Experience with new product development and sustaining project support; Expertise in combination device analytical test method development and validation: HPLC, GC, dissolution, bioassay; Formulation and testing experience with adhesives, cyanoacrylates preferred; Expertise with analytical instrumentation, including troubleshooting: dissolution USP Apparatuses, HPLC-DAD, GPC, GC-FID/MS, Karl Fischer, FT-IR and UV-Vis; Experience in moderate and complex data analyses using statistical techniques; Experience of using chromatography software: Empower and MassHunter; Experience using common electronic documentation software (e.g MAP, Agile or equivalent).

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience May have practical knowledge of project management Requires a University Degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

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