Senior Analytical Scientist

Job Description

The Scientist will play a pivotal role in the Quality Control Method Transfer and Validation team, supporting method validation activities such as drafting protocols and reports, executing validation assays, and conducting data analysis. The Scientist will ensure all processes adhere to cGMP and data integrity principles, while also reviewing reports and data comprehensively.

Responsibilities

• Independently conceptualize, plan, and execute laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts to determine suitable analytical methodologies, including the use of computational predictive tools, modeling software, and data visualization tools.
• Lead and manage multiple projects, assisting teams in developing strategies for analytical needs and controls.
• Engage with the method development team and participate in both in-process and final product sample analyses.
• Author relevant sections of technical reports to support interdepartmental technology and method validation and transfer processes.
• Prepare technical reports, critically review data, and evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques/approaches.
• Independently analyze experimental data and provide conclusive insights.
• Mentor junior scientists and offer technical guidance when required.
• Support the technical leads and the Senior Scientist with project activities to meet deadlines.

• GMP
• iCIEF
• CE-SDS
• PA800
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry with relevant experience
• 78 years of experience with troubleshooting laboratory assays, data review, and authoring protocols, reports, and deviation documents

• Assay development
• Method validation
• Method development
• Method transfer
• cGMP
• Quality control
• LIMS
• Waters HPLC
• Maurice
• Capillary electrophoresis
• PA 800
• Chemistry plate-based assays

This position is based in a large pharmaceutical manufacturing organization focused on vaccine and mAb intermediate manufacturing. The work environment includes both office and lab settings. The standard schedule is 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional weekend work required on a rotating basis. The site is renowned for being at the forefront of innovation and offers opportunities for high-profile project involvement and training on diverse methods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sanford, North Carolina.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Sanford,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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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