Research Associate II, Process Development (2026-023-106)

I. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs synthetic chemistry experiments to develop processes for new products.
• Responsible for weighing, measuring, and addition of reagents to chemical reactions and ensures equipment is clean and in proper working order.
• Leads and/or supports process improvements to improve final product purity, yield, or identified manufacturing deficiencies.
• Performs synthesis of reference materials and final products.
• Conducts analysis of In Process (IPC) samples during experiments, intermediates, and final products using instrumental methods including HPLC, GC, and NMR.
• Submits IPC and Final Product samples to the Analytical Department for analysis to ensure products from development experiments meet specifications.
• Reviews, troubleshoots, and resolves issues observed during Process Development and Manufacturing to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Interprets analytical results to determine next steps in manufacturing.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Maintains a legible laboratory notebook.
• Help maintain an accurate inventory of chemicals and supplies for reorder points.
• Writes, reviews, and approves manufacturing batch records for products.
• Uses professional concepts, policies, and procedures to solve a variety of problems.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Adhere to all safety and company policies to create a safe environment.

II. Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other science related program is required.
• 2+ years of experience working in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other related industry is required.
• Must have a demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures is required.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write detailed lab reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times.
• Perform reactions and interpret analytical data.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint are required.
• Must be familiar with the metric systems and conversion methods.
• Ability to multi-task, work in an organized manner, and possess trouble-shooting skills.

III. Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check for employment consideration.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to perform tasks essential to the job function in areas that require the use of hearing protection devices.
• Performance of tasks essential to the job function may require the employee to work directly with, handle, or otherwise come into contact with chemicals or pharmaceutical agents.
• Must be able to wear a respiratory protection (filtering face piece, half-face, full-face, or powered air purifying respirator, supplied air, or self-contained breathing apparatus) for certain tasks essential to the job function.
• Must be able to gain access to elevated work surfaces via vertical ladders or stairs to perform tasks essential to the job function.
• Must be able to accurately detect color and have 20/20 vision (with/without corrective lenses).
• May be required to enroll in a medical surveillance program based on the potential exposure to certain health hazards encountered as a result of their job function.