Research Scientist I; Analytical Development in Albany, NY

　　SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

　　Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, helping commercialize treatments for serious medical conditions. Curia enjoys robust partnerships with leading-edge government, biotech, and pharmaceutical organizations. The Albany (NY) Site is one of Curia’s flagship R&D sites, developing robust processes to produce novel medications and supplying drug for advanced clinical trials. The site expects to grow dramatically as we help increase, advance, and develop some of the most impactful pipelines in the industry. This unprecedented growth translates into exciting opportunities for high-energy people who are smart, hard-working and adaptable.

　　The principal responsibility of the Research Scientist I is the analysis by multiple procedures of intermediates and target compounds. The Research Scientist I is expected to demonstrate expertise in both the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry. A major component in the scientist's performance rating will be based on productivity.

　　We proudly offer

　　Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)

　　Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)

　　Career advancement opportunities

　　Education reimbursement

　　401k program

　　Pension (for union employees)

　　Learning platform

　　And more!

　　Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

　　MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

　　Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.

　　Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as all appropriate SOP’s.

　　Develop and maintain working knowledge of commonly used spectroscopic and chromatographic procedures.

　　Process samples with the standard procedures effectively and under minimal supervision. Analyze experimental data for validity before reporting results.

　　Use and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Report any malfunction immediately to supervisor. Repair minor problems. Maintain service and calibration records.

　　Keep contemporary, accurate, legible, and complete experimental records in accordance with GMP and GLP practices.

　　Submit complete, documented, and legible reports of analytical testing. Ensure that data is properly filed and accessible for review in accordance with appropriate SOP’s.

　　Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services.

　　Discuss routinely with supervisor the status of assigned programs and potential problems.

　　Organize work time so that multiple activities run concurrently. Use time efficiently to accomplish immediate task and perform other needed activities.

　　Manage workload and time to enable the incumbent to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis.

　　Volunteer to assist with other tasks in the analytical function not directly related to specific projects.

　　Participate in self-development activities and training of others.

　　Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

　　The Research Scientist I is encouraged to display a degree of professionalism reflected in part by increasing the scientist's knowledge of analytical chemistry theory and practice through reading scientific journals and texts at times beyond the "normal" working hours.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Education and/or Experience

　　Bachelors or Masters Degree with major in Natural Science or Pharmacy or equivalent.

　　Chemical Hygiene training

　　Other pertinent training/courses

　　Language/Communication Skills

　　Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

　　Mathematical Skills

　　Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

　　Reasoning Ability

　　Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The physical demands described here 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.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Incumbent may be required to obtain/qualify for and maintain the clearance to wear a respirator at a “class B” level or above following OSHA mandated guidelines.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

　　Pay Rate: $57,000

　　Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

　　All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.