Senior Associate Scientist - Chemistry, Analytical R&D

Location: On premise in Groton, Connecticut, United States. Relocation support may be available based on business needs and eligibility. Permanent work authorization in the United States is required.

Annual base salary: $68,600–$114,300, plus eligibility for a 7.5% bonus target.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical research and development company focused on developing medicines and vaccines that improve patients’ lives.

What you will do

• Perform laboratory work supporting analytical testing of pharmaceutical projects.
• Run analytical methods and test raw materials, drug substances, and finished drug products for clinical release and use-period extensions.
• Apply chromatography, Karl Fischer, spectroscopy, and dissolution techniques to support physical and chemical characterization.
• Document experimental results, perform data analysis, and maintain electronic laboratory records.
• Collaborate with drug substance and drug product project teams, quality assurance, and regulatory CMC on investigations, release, and clinical supply activities.
• Operate software and information systems while meeting project milestones and timelines.

Requirements

• BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience, or MBA/MS with any years of experience.
• Ability to meet project milestones under general supervision, manage project expectations, and deliver submission-ready data and documentation.
• Experience with problem-solving and instrument troubleshooting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including adherence to laboratory GMP notebook practices.
• Experience with software and information systems such as electronic lab notebooks, OneLab, CisPro, Empower, and LIMS.
• Ability to work in a GMP laboratory environment, perform experiments safely, analyze data, record results electronically, and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Strong documentation, organizational, multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills with high attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Experience with chromatography techniques including HPLC, GC, and HPLC-MS.
• Experience using AI tools, including ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, for problem solving and productivity.
• Curiosity about responsible AI practices, risk management, and ethical use.

Culture & Benefits

• On-premise work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced GMP laboratory environment.
• Full-time employment with paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and caregiver, parental, and medical leave.
• Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with hirify.global matching contributions and an additional retirement savings contribution.
• Participation in hirify.global’s Global Performance Plan with a 7.5% bonus target.