Scientist I - Philadelphia, PA

Company: Pace Analytical Services, LLC
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

BackScientist I #25-931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply About Us Pace Life Sciences
Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace provides professional services to support their operations. All Locations Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Job Description Scientist I

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of comprehensive chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; may provide feedback and guidance to clients regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices utilizing complex to specialized professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry/formulation development or related equipment, testing, and procedures. May design and develop robust and scalable formulations for small molecules and biologics for early-stage clinical trials. May develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug products. May interpret analytical data to guide formulation and process development decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Provides complex to specialized analysis in support of various testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing various analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.
  
• Provides complex to specialized review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results. Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry/formulation information on an as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients.
  
• Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods, and instrumentation, as required.
  Provides complex to specialized analysis, interpretation and counsel to clients, staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change.
  Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry/formulation information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients.
  Assists with developing or participating in chemistry/biochemistry/formulation or cross functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction, and presents information to management and/or clients.
  Develop validate and transfer analytical methods. Provide routine and non-routine analysis using instruments such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and FTIR, among others.
  Design and develop robust and scalable formulations for small molecules and biologics for early-stage clinical trials. May develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug products.
  Ensure all activities adhere to SOP's, regulatory guidelines, GLP and GMP standards.
  Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Education and Experience
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field.
    
  • Two to three (2-3) years of experience, including experience with specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
    
    
    Required Knowledge and Skills
    Required Knowledge
    
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    • Complex to specialized principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry and formulation development
      
    • Broad understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.
      
    • Complex to specialized methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions, and concerns.
      
    • Broad understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.
      
    • Understanding of broad testing tools, equipment, and calibration.
      
    • Computer applications and systems related to the work.
      
    • Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
      
    • Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
      
    • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
      
      Required Skills
      
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      • Performing complex to specialized professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.
        
      • Overseeing and administering broad and varied chemistry/biochemistry/formulation functions.
        
      • Ability to operate and train others in analytical instruments and manufacturing equipment.
        
      • Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
        
      • Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.
        
      • Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.
        
      • Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
        
      • Preparing very complex to specialized functionals reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
        
      • Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
        
      • Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted during the work.
        
      • Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.
        
      • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
        
      • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
        Additional Information
        Benefits
        80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
        
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer
        Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
        Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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