Associate Scientist

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

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