Associate Scientist
Joulé
Summit, NJ
Location: Summit, NJ
Pay Range: $45 – 49/hr
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent
Overview
The Associate scientist role within the Microscopy and Spectroscopy Lab (MSL) team in Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) group will be responsible for investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials such as unknown components or foreign matter in manufacturing processes for cell therapy products. The role will also have responsibilities for investigating defective materials including but not limited to filters, single-use bioprocess containers, tubing, and polymeric fittings.
Responsibilities
- Microanalytical investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related cell therapy products. This includes characterization of unknown components or foreign matter, and/or the specialized analysis of reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products.
- Supporting day-to-day activities in the Microscopy and Spectroscopy lab including but not limited to, replenishment of lab supplies, analysis request distribution, interfacing with Facilities and EHS.
- Application of a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as, microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry.
- Application of spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize cell-therapy based drug products and intermediates.
- Provide timely and efficient technical support.
- Write comprehensive technical reports to document all analytical improvement or investigation projects.
- Perform laboratory work to support defective material and foreign matter assessments
- Perform analytical troubleshooting to solve manufacturing-related problems.
Requirements
- Required Bachelors in Forensic Science degree, preferred Master’s degree, or related field with at least 5 years of experience
- Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes)
- Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR
- Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable. Knowledge of protein / cell chemistry related to structure and function is a plus.
- GMP regulations, investigations (particulate and foreign matter).
- “Bench” experience in forensics investigational work or analytical chemistry preferred.
- Excellent scientific, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Has high level of initiative, requires minimal direction/oversight.
- Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
Ref: #568-Clinical
About the Company
Joulé
Our Story
Impacting lives. It's in our DNA.
At Joulé, we believe our world is filled with possibilities – where character, integrity and commitment drive our purpose. For over 30 years, Joulé has been a trusted partner to industry leading clinical, scientific, and healthcare organizations by providing innovative workforce solutions and delivering top talent. Operating at the forefront of the life sciences arena, Joulé’s relentless approach enables our clients to rapidly and effectively execute critical initiatives and major projects. Joulé is a System One division.
Joulé consists of multiple business lines working together for client success: scientific, clinical, and healthcare recruiting plus equipment services.
Since our existence, we’ve excelled in these specialized markets, and in recent years we have further narrowed the Joulé brand to exclusively represent these arenas. Joulé's services are backed by the considerable reach and resources of our parent company, System One.
The Business of Science
Way back before STEM was a trend, Joulé established its roots in scientific and technical disciplines. We began life as an engineering services firm, but our business has evolved considerably to where it stands today:
- A leader in specialized workforce solutions and integrated services
- One of the top ten largest clinical and scientific staffing firms in the U.S.
- An ISO-certified provider of laboratory and facility support
- An advocate for scientific, clinical, and healthcare clients and candidates alike
National Reach with Local Expertise
Working at the intersection of business and science, we make it easier to recruit and deploy talent for ongoing work and on-demand projects in a host of disciplines. We’re still writing our story, but our future is built on a foundation of quality delivery and personalized service.