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 company focused on developing medicines and vaccines through advanced science, analytical research, and development.

What you will do

• Perform GMP laboratory testing to support drug release, stability testing, and characterization of highly potent drug substances and drug products.
• Run analytical methods including chromatography, Karl Fischer testing, spectroscopy, and dissolution testing.
• Test and release raw materials, finished drug substances, and drug products for clinical release and use-period extensions.
• Document experimental results, analyze data, and prepare submission-ready documentation in electronic laboratory systems.
• Collaborate with drug substance and drug product project teams, quality assurance, and regulatory CMC teams on investigations, period updates, and clinical supply release.
• Troubleshoot instruments and analytical problems while meeting project milestones and timelines.

Requirements

• BA/BS with at least 2 years of experience, or MBA/MS with any amount 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 GMP laboratory notebook practices.
• Experience with software and information systems such as electronic laboratory notebooks, OneLab, CisPro, Empower, and LIMS.
• Ability to perform experiments and data analysis in a GMP laboratory and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to follow safe laboratory practices and work in environments requiring enhanced personal protective equipment.
• Strong documentation, organizational, multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Pharmaceutical industry or regulated-environment experience.
• Experience with chromatography techniques including HPLC, GC, HPLC-MS, IC, FTIR, and Karl Fischer titration.
• Experience handling potent compounds and using isolators or gloveboxes.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot for problem solving and productivity, with knowledge of responsible AI, risk management, and ethical use.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-premise work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary GMP laboratory environment.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with hirify.global matching contributions, an additional retirement savings contribution, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave, plus medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• No non-standard work schedule or travel requirements are specified.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until November 19, 2026.
• hirify.global provides accessibility assistance for the application and interview process upon request.