Research Scientist II; Analytical Development (Particle Engineering)

Research Scientist II; Analytical Development (Particle Engineering) – Albany, NY The Research Scientist II will perform and support cGMP analyses for particle characterization, including particle size by laser diffraction, XRPD, BET surface area, and microscopy. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Essential Job Duties Provide proficient and timely support for analytical techniques including laser diffraction particle size, XRPD, BET surface area analyses, and microscopy. Perform particle size method development and validation. Provide technical support to assigned projects using robust scientific practices, which comply with standard operating procedures and scientific standards. Communicate clearly and accurately with internal and external clients, both verbally and through written data summaries and reports. Meet timelines for delivering on clients' expectations. Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Prepare technical documents. Comply with all cGMP, laboratory SOPs, and company policies and procedures. Comply with good housekeeping and safety practices according to our Environmental Health and Safety policies. Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, or a related science field. Minimum 2 years’ relevant laboratory experience. OR Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related science field. Minimum 1 year relevant laboratory experience. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on experience conducting XRPD or particle size analysis (PSA). Experience working in a cGMP environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience with developing and validating particle size methods in the pharmaceutical industry. Other Qualifications Must pass a background check. Must pass a drug screen. May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening. May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification. May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with characterization techniques such as PSA, XRPD, DSC, TGA, ^1H NMR, KF, vapor sorption, etc. Demonstrate flexibility in organizing work and priorities. Good problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Ability to utilize scientific software and learn how to interpret analytical data. Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams. Good written and oral communication skills. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and the ability to learn other scientific software, as required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. 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 may regularly be exposed to potentially biohazardous agents. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. 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 Range $67,000 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Curia