Analytical Chemist, R&D

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Cambrex Karlskoga is a member of Cambrex Corporation, an innovative life sciences company providing products, services and technologies to accelerate the development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics. With American owners and customers all over the world, Cambrex Karlskoga operates in an internationally oriented environment. We work with advanced organic chemistry focusing on developing processes and deliver products to innovative pharmaceutical companies. Cambrex Karlskoga, founded in 1896 by Alfred Nobel, is a full-scale organization consisting of research & development, production and supporting departments. We are 420 employees in total.  
    
To our Research and Development department at our manufacturing site in Karlskoga, we are expanding on our capabilities within the field of solid-phase and are looking for an Analytical Chemist with experience in solid phase characterization to support the development and manufacturing of API:s and intermediates in development phase of API manufacturing.
 
As an Analytical Chemist you get to perform a large variety of analytical tasks for the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods including solid phase characterization. Other techniques such as LC, GC, MS and NMR will also be part of daily work.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, transfer and troubleshoot analytical methods for various stages in the production processes. This may include methods for API:s, raw materials, intermediates as well as in-process testing methods. Interpret analytical data, recommend methods for process or product characterization.
- Actively participate in team efforts and contribute to technical evaluations and solutions.
- Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.
- Implement routines and train other chemists in solid-phase techniques such as XRPD and PSD.  

Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field, alternatively M. Sc. with 4-5 years of experience is preferred. Specialization of analysis using solid phase techniques such as XRPD and PSD is desirable.  

The ideal candidate would have the ability to both work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team sometimes with direct customer contacts, be self-motivated and have a positive attitude. Further on, ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies is desirable. 

Offer
As an Analytical Chemist within R&D you will have a challenging and varied role. You will be a part of a positive and engaged team and have a cross-functional collaboration within the organization. We have an exciting future ahead of us with many interesting long-term projects.

The position is a permanent employment. 

Contact
Further information can be obtained from Mikael Nilsson, Manager R&D Analytical Development, tel. +46 586-783 116 and/or Thomas Norström, Manager R&D Analytical Testing, tel +46 586-783 158.
 
Union Representatives
Judit Modin, Akademikerföreningen, tel. +46 586-783 073 and Bertil Forsebrink, Unionen, tel. +46 586-783 073.
 
Application 
The selection takes place continuously during the recruitment process.

Kontaktinformation
Mikael Nilsson, Manager R&D Analytical Development, +46 586-783 116

Thomas Norström, Manager R&D Analytical Testing, +46 586-783 158

Arbetsplats
Björkborns industriområde

691 85 Karlskoga