Research Associate I

Compass Consulting

South San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Chemical Processes, Chromatography, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Drug Discovery, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Leading Edge Technology, Medical Conditions, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Pharmaceutics, Problem Solving Skills, Sales Pipeline, Small Molecules, Team Player, Technology Analysis, Testing
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our client is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. They are among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.

Overview:

We seek an outstanding candidate to join Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry Department. Responsibilities include characterization of synthetic molecule drug substance, including small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotides, and delivery systems, method development, execution of analytical methods, and new technology evaluation. The candidate will develop chiral and achiral HPLC methods, conduct testing, document studies in notebooks, summarize and interpret the data, and troubleshoot technical problems. The role is in a multi-functional environment supporting drug discovery, discovery pharmaceutics and process chemistry. The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through innovation and teamwork, creative problem-solving, and use of state-of-the-art technology including UHPLC-MS, multidimensional HPLC, GC, KF, UV, and CAD.

Skills:
  • Experience (0 to 3 years) in pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
  • Candidates must have good knowledge of analytical chemistry.
  • Practical experience in chromatography (HPLC and data handling/reporting) is required.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutics, solid state characterization, and drug discovery is desirable.
  • Candidates should have good problem solving and communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • The position requires good organizational skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

About the Company

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Compass Consulting