Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

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