Job Description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

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Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The Analytical MSAT Associate III optimizes, qualifies, verifies, validates, and transfers analytical methods for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), in-process, release and stability testing in support of drug product manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute analytical method development, qualification, validation, and transfer activities to support manufacturing and lot release.
• Troubleshoot complex analytical method and instrumentation issues; leverage vendor technical support as needed to maintain project timelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for specific analytical techniques and methods, demonstrating mastery of at least two moderate to complex analytical methodologies (e.g., chromatography, biologic assays).
• Perform concurrent moderate analytical method validations to support QC testing of drug products used in clinical trials.
• Author and review high-quality technical documentation including validation protocols, reports, SOPs, and method transfer packages, ensuring alignment with ICH, GMP, and regulatory expectations.
• Plan and coordinate validation strategies for method qualification, validation, and transfer activities.
• Review technical transfer documents, statements of work, and participate in financial discussions to drive key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive project deliverables, lead data reviews, and present scientific findings to internal and external stakeholders with clear risk assessments and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technical transfer processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and implementation of solutions for process enhancements.
• Support Technical Transfer History Files to support knowledge management, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Capture comprehensive product details, including Statements of Work (SOW), Engineering Runs (ERs), Change Orders, Clinical through PPQ, and Commercial data to ensure complete transfer records.
• Provide feedback on specification and acceptance criteria appropriateness to support robust method validation and product quality.
• Partner with Validation to include process control data and drive data-driven decision making.
• Develop and implement trending programs to monitor analytical and process performance proactively.
• Validate calculations to ensure data integrity and compliance in analytical reporting.
• Provide analytical technical support to enable timely closure of quality events, with emphasis on technical root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support equipment onboarding to ensure data integrity compliance on QC instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and deliver training materials and sessions related to validation topics, analytical best practices, and regulatory guidance.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior staff to build team capability.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embodies PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• Master’s degree with 2-3 years of relevant laboratory experience in GMP regulated environment preferred or bachelor’s degree with greater than 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of analytical method validation, transfer, qualification, and GMP regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory software such as LIMS and Chromeleon is an asset.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in a laboratory setting with an emphasis on HPLC, UV-Vis, ELISA, SDS-PAGE and/or wet lab methods.

The hiring rate for this position is $31.92 - $37.04/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.