Associate Scientist

  • Full-time

Job Description

Job Description:

  • This position contributes to the successful timely testing and releasing of raw materials, intermediates, in-process and finished products of GMP and clinical pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Individual functions with supervision as an Associate Scientist and is actively engaged in analytical activities within a dynamic project team.
  • Displays strong technical knowledge to perform assigned analysis with minimum supervision, initiative and scientific commitment, and makes significant scientific and technical contributions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform routine water analysis (TOC, conductivity, pH)
  • Responsibilities include data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation and assay trending when required
  • Perform compendia cGMP testing methods; USP and EP monographs or vendor specific methods
  • Skills in handling wet chemistry and operating basic lab instruments, troubleshooting equipment as required, perform preventive maintenance when required
  • Generating data to support site manufacturing and/or complaint investigations and resolving project-related questions
  • Troubleshooting equipment and methods
  • Analyzing, interpreting and trending analytical data
  • Contributing to improved laboratory operations processes and procedures

Minimum Requirements

  • B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related sciences with 3-5 years of related experience.
  • Experience with common pharmaceutical laboratory equipment including U.V. spectroscopy, IR instrumentation and HPLC.
  • Experience with wet chemistry techniques such as titrations, extractions, and preparations of test solutions/reagents.
  • Strong time management and organization skills are required
  • Preparation of reagents/standards/medias needed for analysis according to established methods
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.