Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D (Onsite)

Location: Onsite in Rahway, New Jersey, United States. Domestic relocation may be available. Travel requirements are listed as 5–10% in the responsibilities section, while the employment details state no travel required.

Base salary: $117,000–$184,200 annually, plus potential annual bonus and long-term incentive.

Company

hirify.global develops pharmaceutical products and innovative drug delivery technologies and predictive analytical tools.

What you will do

• Develop analytical methodologies for synthetic small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, drug products, combination products, and other modalities.
• Design scientific studies supporting synthetic route, formulation composition, and manufacturing-process decisions.
• Implement analytical methods for laboratory development, clinical-supply release, and shelf-life assessment under GMP conditions.
• Lead drug-development pipeline projects and innovative technology teams focused on future analytical methods and tools.
• Author regulatory submission documents, respond to agency questions, and document work accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, present results to project teams and cross-functional forums, and participate in scientific organizations, conferences, and publications.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline; or a master’s degree in these fields plus at least 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; or a bachelor’s degree in these fields plus at least 7 years of industry experience.
• Proven technical problem-solving and innovative research experience supported by scientific publications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with analytical method development, assay development, bioanalytical analysis, chemistry, drug development, GMP environments, regulatory submissions, and technical writing.
• Experience with liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance is required in the listed skills.

Nice to have

• Large-molecule characterization experience, including oligonucleotides, enzymes, or peptides.
• Chromatography method development, analysis, and troubleshooting, including LC or GC.
• Advanced analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry or dissolution.
• Data science experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on ethics, integrity, diverse experiences, scientific excellence, and improving human health.
• Regular employment with medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• First-shift daytime schedule; flexible work arrangements are not applicable.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.