Sr. Scientist I Princeton NJ

Job Description:Job Title: Sr. Scientist IDepartment: AnalyticalLocation: Princeton, NJAt Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent. Wyeth, a Fortune 500 Company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that it is our employees who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop, and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.RESPONSIBILITIES:This person will be responsible for planning and executing analytical work on a wide range of problems and projects in Animal Health Research Analytical. This position supports Animal Health Research Formulations, Process Development, Stability, Manufacturing, and Animal Regulatory Affairs. Write SOPs, methods of analysis, validation plans, and formal reports that describe the method, data, and results. Validate methods of analysis using accepted procedures. The successful candidate will have a fundamental grounding in the separation sciences, with an emphasis on HPLC and GC. The ability to work independently, and as part of a team is essential. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:·B.S in chemistry +6 years experience or M.S. in chemistry +4 years laboratory experience. (Analytical Chemistry preferred) · Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required. The ability to pay attention to detail, including good documentation skills, is required.· Computer skills must include Microsoft Office Products Suite, e.g., Word, Excel. Computer database skills are desirable. · Independent use of HPLC, GC, and knowledge of MS is desirable.· An understanding of GMP is desirable· Good problem solving skills is highly desirable.Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information, visit our website at http://www.wyeth.com Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. When applying uploaded resumes are preferred. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth, including all of its divisions, is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals. Job Experience:See attachedMinimum Education Required: BachelorExpected Travel Time: None       www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an equal opportunity employer that shares the vision of a diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void.Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.