LGMPharma is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)and provider of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API). With excellent APIsourcing and supply chain expertise together with our drug product contractdevelopment and manufacturing solutions, LGM is a premier end-to-end solutionsprovider to the global pharmaceutical industry.

We are ahigh-growth organization looking to accelerate the development andcommercialization of high-quality therapeutics worldwide. We have offices inCalifornia, Texas, Kentucky, Florida and Israel and are searching for a Chemist.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and run HPLC, GC, ICP, UV, FTIR, Dissolution tester and other analytical instrumentation in an analytical lab set up. 
• Work on MS Word, Excel, and any one of the chromatography data collection and management software such as Empower, ChemStation. 
• Validate/verify new and existing USP methods, and establish a documentation system for drafting, reviewing, and approving method validation protocols, reports, and analytical method SOPs 
• Support analytical methods and method development for pharmaceuticals (solids, semisolids, and liquid dosages) and to enhance strength and purity confirmation of our products. 
• Conduct method improvements and modifications on commercial analytical methods for pharmaceuticals. 
• Conduct method development and USP method feasibility studies for assay, trace elements, and associated characteristics for pharmaceuticals. 
• Trouble-shoot problems associated with analytical methods for pharmaceuticals including raw materials, finished product method development, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies
• Work with Lab Manager to develop and build a system for pharmaceuticals analytical methods by establishing documentation protocols, including drafting, reviewing, and approving method validation protocols, reports, and analytical method SOPs.
• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties. 
• Coordinate with our Quality Control department to smoothly transfer validated method to QC chemists.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S./ M.S. with 2+ years hands on experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices or chemical industry. ·
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excell, and any one of the chromatography data collection and management software such as Empower, ChemStation etc.