Director of Analytical Chemistry

Job Description:The Team Leader – Analytical Chemistry will provide technical and managerial leadership in the delivery of solid-state analytical chemistry services supporting the development of small molecules for pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, agricultural, and other organic chemical industries. In addition, the role will manage solid-state analytical chemistry testing resources (human and instrumental).Major Responsibilities:Provide leadership of the Analytical Chemistry team’s function including API, intermediate and product characterizations by solid state analytical techniques, method development and validation, reproduction of prior art, and routine testing.Monitor the workload vs. staffing and recommend action to maintain productivity within acceptable limits.Provide effective leadership including selecting key personnel and motivating members of the functional area; assisting with team and corporate management; individual goal setting/performance reviews; managing the development of employees, training and development; supporting managers in team activities; supporting workforce diversity, quality and safety training, and supporting supervisors/managers in individual/department/business objectives.Provide technical expertise in the performance in the areas of responsibility especially spectroscopy (RAMAN, IR, NMR) and other techniques (e.g. XRPD, Particle Size Analysis, Thermal Analyses Microscopy, Chromatography).Possess a strong and current knowledge of SOP and laboratory compliance and maintain strong SOP compliance in the activities of the Analytical Chemistry function.Analyze diverse analytical data and interpret the results.Provide comprehensive and well-written reports, white papers, and/or summaries for internal and external clients.Provide support for business and strategic goals.Identify and implement opportunities for continual improvement in the delivery of Analytical Chemistry Services.Proactively identify and address potential problems related to the successful delivery of Analytical Chemistry services. Address unanticipated issues and problems in an expedient, efficient and cost-effective manner.Required Qualifications:This position requires expertise in common SOLID-STATE analytical techniques (PXRD (Powder X-ray Diffraction), TGA (Thermo Gravimetric Testing), DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry), DVS (Dynamic Vapor Sorption), Optical and Electron Microscopy, IR or RAMAN spectroscopy, particle size analysis, solid-state NMR spectroscopy) used in the pharmaceutical industry.Solid-state analytical techniquesData interpretation and using the technique (or techniques) to solve client’s problems.Hands-on experience and troubleshooting.Method development & validation relevant to the pharma industry.Experience in a pharmaceutical or related chemical service industry is required.Technical experience of 5 or more years working in a contract research laboratory. At least 3 of these years must have been as a supervisor in a service laboratory with a wide range of tests, instrumentation and workload, and directing a major section of the laboratory.Strong working knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the types of instruments and analytical systems, manual and automated used in the laboratory.Strong working knowledge of the operation of computerized data processing and laboratory information systems.The ability to organize and coordinate a variety of complex tasks to achieve consistent and efficient production and delivery of high-quality laboratory work.EDUCATION:Ph.D. degree in organic, analytical, or physical chemistry is preferred but BS or MS or 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Job Type:

Full-timePay:

$150,000.00 per yearSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayAbility to Relocate:Lafayette, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:

In person

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