Scientist Iv, Nmr

**Description**

**Who is USP?**

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that **Equity = Excellence** manifests in our core value of **Passion for Quality** through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, to the partnerships we build, to the conversations we foster, we affirm the crucial value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—from the standards we make to the partnerships and conversations we cultivate. An environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, personality, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

**Brief Job Overview**

If you want to help pharmaceutical researchers improve the quality of drugs, and you have experience developing analytical methods with quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR), then the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) wants to talk with you

For over 200 years, USP has worked as an independent, scientific nonprofit organization to build trust where it matters most: in the world's medicines, dietary supplements and foods. Through our rigorous science and the public quality standards we set, USP builds trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines. With USP’s unique mix of rigorous scientific research, exceptional world-wide brand recognition, and a rapidly evolving suite of digital products and services, the successful applicant can make a tangible contribution to USP’s mission of protecting patient safety and improving the health of people around the world.

**How will YOU create impact here at USP?**

The position's purpose should provide a high-level overview of why the position exists and briefly identify the most critical priorities of the position. This is an opportunity to highlight any features or duties of the role which includes:
- Perform studies to evaluate the key parameters of NMR and their impact on QM based analysis and qNMR non-target analysis.-
- Acquire high resolution qNMR spectra and implement structural elucidation for obtaining chemical structural information to develop QM spectral analysis models;- Collaborate in on-going studies to expand the digital NMR spectral database;-
- Manage project tasks, create appropriate work schedules, and create experiment plans;- Troubleshoot and resolve method and instrumentation issues and implement risk-mitigating process controls to ensure high data quality;-
- Collaborate with appropriate internal stakeholders and experts from across academia and industry to drive USP’s mission of developing public standards.

**Who USP is Looking For?**

**Example**:
- Sc./ M. Pharm. having 6-8 years’ experience in a scientific discipline, with NMR, qNMR and Quantum mechanics along with method development experience.- D. +0 years in a scientific discipline, with NMR, qNMR, Quantum mechanics along with method development experience. or

**Additional Desired Preferences**- Experience in performing research towards the development and validation of high-quality analytical methods;- Hands-on experience in using NMR (qNMR, quantum mechanics for qNMR modeling and analysis, HPLC, and other appropriate technologies);- Capability to plan and conduct rigorous scientific research independently;- Skilled in evaluation and interpretation of data;- Strong ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve intended outcomes;- Ability to multi-task;- Skilled in anticipating, troubleshooting, and solving technical problems;- Familiarity and ability to execute good laboratory practices (GLP);- Detailed oriented with excellent Organizational and Project Management skills;- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written; to communicate complex scientific ideas to non-scientists;- Takes personal responsibility to ensure work is delivered on time and is of the highest quality;- Knowledge in the design, plan and build gu