Research Scientist II; Analytical Development in Albany, NY Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The Analytical Department is responsible for support of the manufacturing department and external customers. The routine functions of the laboratory are testing of raw materials, in-process, end product, and stability samples. The principal responsibility of the Research Scientist II is the analysis by multiple procedures of compounds. The Research Scientist II is expected to demonstrate proficiency in both the theoretical and practical aspects of analytical chemistry. 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. 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 • Learning platform • And more! Responsibilities • Analyze compounds using a range of analytical techniques • Write analytical method procedures to establish format • Write analytical validation reports • Develop new procedures for new compounds • Process samples with the standard procedures effectively and independently. Analyze experimental data for validity before reporting results • Develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope • Contribute to the completion of routine technical tasks • Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting simple data sets and providing summaries • Conduct electronic searches for applicable methods and related procedures • Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis • Maintain a detailed and accurate recording of activities and results • Contribute to the review of OOS and deviations • Author and execute protocols. Understand and use basic risk assessment and root cause tools • Track and trend data as applicable • Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or service • Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects • Display the ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas • Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels • Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices • Participate in self-development activities and training of others • Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business Education, experience, certification and licensures • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience Knowledge, skills and abilities • Ability to assimilate previously gained knowledge and experience and apply those concepts, techniques, etc. to new and related project areas • Ability to analyze compounds using a range of analytical techniques • Chemical Hygiene training • Basic understanding of ALCOA • Ability to give presentations and/or write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format • Ability to effectively present information to coworkers, management, and/or public groups Pay Range: $67,000/year Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. 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.