Pace® Life Sciences

Scientist I - BioPharma

ST PAUL, MNPosted 22 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Pace® Life Sciences

  • Job overview

    The Scientist I - BioPharma at Pace Life Sciences is responsible for conducting complex chemistry and biochemistry analyses and formulation development to support pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical drug development processes.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves performing specialized analytical testing, interpreting data, developing and optimizing drug formulations and manufacturing processes, providing training, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating on projects to support clients and internal teams.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a salary of $60,000 per year with benefits including paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance options, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and various voluntary insurance coverages.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry and 2-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training, with skills in analytical instrumentation, formulation development, regulatory compliance, and effective communication.

  • Work environment and culture

    Pace Life Sciences promotes a courteous, cooperative, and harmonious work environment focused on safety, effectiveness, and customer service.

  • Company information

    Pace Life Sciences supports pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through drug development from early R&D to clinical trials and commercial product support, offering professional services for manufacturing and lab operations.

  • Job location and travel

    The job follows a Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM schedule; specific location details are not provided.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes opportunities to work with advanced analytical instruments and contribute to early-stage clinical trial formulations and manufacturing process optimization.

Company overview

Pace® Life Sciences is a leading provider of contract laboratory services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. They specialize in analytical testing, stability studies, and regulatory compliance support, helping clients bring their products to market efficiently and safely. The company generates revenue through service contracts with pharmaceutical companies, offering expertise in areas such as method development, validation, and quality control. Founded with a commitment to scientific excellence, Pace® Life Sciences has a history of innovation and a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality results.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in complex chemistry and biochemistry analysis, emphasizing your experience with formulation development and analytical instrumentation like HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and FTIR to match Pace® Life Sciences' technical requirements.

  • Emphasize your ability to interpret and present complex analytical data, your experience with GMP and GLP standards, and your skills in developing scalable formulations for early-stage clinical trials, as these are key responsibilities in the job description.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Pace® Life Sciences' official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure to recruiters and hiring managers.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in the BioPharma or Analytical Chemistry divisions at Pace® Life Sciences. Use ice breakers such as commenting on recent Pace® Life Sciences projects or asking about their experience working on early-stage clinical trials or formulation development.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'formulation development,' 'analytical instrumentation,' 'GMP,' 'GLP,' 'HPLC,' 'LC-MS,' and 'biopharmaceutical processes' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings effectively.

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