Scientist III – HPLC Method Development

Position: Scientist I/II HPLC Method Development

Salary Range: $55000-$70000

Location: Exton PA (On-site)

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US UK China and Singapore we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

Were proud of the impact we make and just last year we supported 887 discovery projects 1100 CMC programs and 1397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules ADCs biologics and gene therapies and we work with more than 3300 global customers. To learn more visit .

Job Overview:

Join Pharmarons Bioanalytical Sciences team in Exton PA and apply your HPLC method development expertise to challenging drug discovery and development programs.

As a Scientist I/II HPLC Method Development you will develop optimize troubleshoot and validate chromatographic methods while supporting the analysis of diverse therapeutic molecules. Youll have the opportunity to work across HPLC and advanced analytical platforms while expanding your exposure to bioanalysis DMPK regulated studies and mass spectrometry applications.

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career analytical scientist with hands-on HPLC method development experience who wants to deepen their expertise in chromatographic method development complex separations troubleshooting and bioanalysis within a global CRO/CDMO environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop optimize troubleshoot and validate HPLC-based analytical and bioanalytical methods supporting drug discovery and development programs.
• Design and optimize chromatographic conditions including column selection mobile phases gradients flow rates and other method parameters to achieve appropriate separation resolution sensitivity and reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot chromatographic challenges related to peak shape resolution selectivity sensitivity carryover retention and method performance.
• Perform analytical and bioanalytical sample analysis using HPLC and other available analytical platforms.
• Design and execute scientifically sound experiments aligned with study requirements client objectives and internal quality standards.
• Process analyze interpret and report chromatographic data while identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Support method qualification and validation activities and ensure appropriate scientific documentation of experimental procedures and results.
• Review and execute study protocols and contribute to protocols validation reports technical summaries study reports and other scientific documentation.
• Support developmental and regulated laboratory activities in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with scientists project teams management Business Development and clients to support successful project execution.
• Participate in scientific project reviews technical discussions troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to advanced bioanalytical and mass spectrometry applications as experience and project needs develop.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 13 years of relevant analytical or bioanalytical laboratory experience; position level will be determined based on experience and demonstrated technical capabilities.
• Hands-on experience developing optimizing and/or troubleshooting HPLC/ LCMS methods.
• Strong understanding of chromatographic principles including separation selectivity retention resolution and method optimization.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting chromatographic data and troubleshooting analytical challenges.
• Strong analytical thinking and scientific problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to accurately document and communicate experimental procedures results and conclusions.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative scientific environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience independently developing and validating HPLC methods.
• Experience with HPLC and/or UHPLC instrumentation and associated chromatographic software.
• Experience optimizing column chemistry mobile-phase composition gradients and other chromatographic parameters.
• Experience with additional analytical detection technologies and/or LC-MS applications.
• Hands-on exposure to LC-MS/MS or high-resolution mass spectrometry is a plus but not required.
• Experience working within a GLP or other regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience supporting DMPK bioanalytical or pharmaceutical development studies.
• Experience analyzing small molecules peptides oligonucleotides PROTACs biologics or other complex therapeutic modalities.
• Experience authoring protocols validation reports technical summaries or study reports.
• Previous CRO pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
• Experience collaborating with clients or cross-functional scientific teams.

Why Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004 Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities including small molecules biologics and CGT products. With over 25000 employees and operations in the US UK China and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America Europe Japan and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here your voice matters and your contributions make a real impact. Employees Number One and Clients Centered are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees partners and collaborators.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans) plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance AD&D Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) mental health resources and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.

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