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Supervisor-Analytical Science

Cambrex

Cambrex

People & HR, Operations
Durham, NC, USA · Durham, NC, USA · United States
Posted on Jun 24, 2025
Company Information

You Matter to Cambrex.

Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services.

With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.

Your Work Matters.

At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to:

  • engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve
  • learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment
  • strengthen connections with coworkers and the community

We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more!

Your Future Matters.

Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today!


Job Overview

Our Analytical Services Department is seeking a motivated analytical scientist at the Supervisor level to
oversee a small but growing team of analytical scientists focused on supporting a wide range of clinical
to commercial Quality Control testing workflows as well as analytical development and method
onboarding workflows for drug substance and drug product.


Reporting to the (Manager, Associate Director, or Director), the Analytical Services Supervisor will
provide (with guidance from management) strategic oversight and operational direction for a team of
analytical scientists that may support either development and or quality control testing for small
molecule drug substances and drug products in a fast-paced work environment. The supervisor will be
responsible for operational project planning including resource allocation, project oversight, technical
oversight with some business level management to support ongoing or incoming projects. This role will
interact with clients and is responsible for successfully meeting client and team objectivies in a timely
manner. The supervisor will have direct responsibility over laboratory staff.


Responsibilities

  • An SME in at least 1 functional area with strong quality focus
  • Overseeing and coordinating the daily prioritization of the laboratory functions for GMP and or
    non-GMP projects, including scheduling of assigned staff and equipment and lab productivity
    assessments
  • Direct supervision of laboratory staff in the functional area
  • Supports team to ensure proper creation of test methods, validation reports, stability protocols
    and reports, and (where required) development reports in accordance with SOPs and ICH and
    FDA guidelines. Typical testing includes analysis of potency, purity, and impurities by HPLC/UPLC
    (PDA/VWD/CAD/ELSD/RID/FLD/MSD), FT-IR, GC-FID/MS, cKF, ROI, Dissolution, etc,
  • Must be capable and willing to provide backup assistance in performing testing and reviewing
    laboratory data included but not limited to, HPLC, GC, IC, FT-IR, KF, and dissolution. Depending
    on team size this could be up to approximately 50% of the job requirement.
  • Provide scientific and quality oversight with ability to troubleshoot instruments.
  • Work cross-functionally with other departments and teams as a required.
  • Provides regular updates to clients and leadership on project deliverables.
  • Assisting with management of critical laboratory programs such as stability and reference
    standard programs

Qualifications/Skills

  • Some supervisory experience in a laboratory environment is highly desired.
  • Strong analytical chemistry knowledge and an SME in at least one functional area
  • cGMP knowledge with experience in RCA
  • Strong familiarity with instrument operation and troubleshooting
  • Participates in and supports Lean 6S principles and implementation of Lean Labs
  • Must be able to identify discrepancies and may be involved in authoring out of specification and
    deviation investigations, and providing support for CAPAs.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations is highly beneficial

Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements

Education

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• A minimum of 8 years (BS), 6 years (MS), or 3 years (PhD) of experience within a quality control
testing environment is required. Experience in analytical development, validations, and method
transfers is required.

Required Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities
• Strong technical skills for area managing
• Good business acumen
• Strong understanding of company SOPs, and regulatory guidance documents.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and quality compliance for assigned area
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements.
• Strong understanding of basic lab techniques
• Good understanding of FDA, EU and ICH requirements and implementation for GLP and GMP in
the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to motivate staff and drive technical and quality excellence
• Exposure to phase-appropriate analytical decision making with ability to navigate method
lifecycle enhancements
• Understanding of applicable GMP/ICH requirements
• Passionate about quality of work while remaining an inclusive team member, and technical
driver
• Preference to those that demonstrate a winning attitude, cultural driver, great
organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Good time and resource management skills.
• Personnel and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethics and the ability
to work independently with some direction.
• Promote a safe environment for work.
• Comply with the general policy of the company.
• Ability to grow and manage a high-performance team focused on quality, accountability and
meeting and exceeding expectations

Supervision Received: General Supervision
Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for
obtaining results. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
May seek management direction for problems of diverse and/or complex scope.
Travel: 5 – 10%
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk and hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may be occasionally required
to climb or balance. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral
vision.
Environment and Protective Equipment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet. The employee may be required to gain access to lab, manufacturing or clinical areas
for inspections or work discussions. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment to perform the job duties. Such personal protective equipment may include
but is not limited to: safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats,
gloves, etc.

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.