Scientist

Careers Integrated Resources Inc

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Analytical Method Development, Biochemistry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, GxP, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Analysis, Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulatory Submissions, Scientific Principles, Software Administration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
12 days ago

Job Title: Scientist

Job Location: Cambridge, MA

Job Duration: 7 months (possible extension)

Client name: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Pay rate: $45/Hour on W2

Shift time : Standard

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, qualify, and troubleshoot chromatographic (GC, HPLC/UPLC) and LCMS based methods for the identification, characterization, and impurity profiling of oligonucleotides, siRNAs, and their formulations, as well as raw material related analytical methods and other methods as needed.
  • Understand and apply advanced scientific principles, theories, concepts, practices and standards to process and analytical development.
  • Provide analytical support for investigations leading by quality, manufacturing, supply chain.
  • Perform testing of late development siRNA candidates and their formulations for their characterization.
  • Author method development and qualification reports and SOPs for test methods. Evaluate suitability of new methods and oversee method qualification and validation in the external contract testing labs.
  • Author and review analytical sections in regulatory submission documents.
  • Apply strong technical knowledge of organic and analytical chemistry to support laboratory investigations (deviations/OOS/OOT), as needed.
  • May serve as a primary contact person for cross-departmental needs or projects and be accountable for key deliverables.
  • Contribute to the development and/or improvement of technical capabilities as well as initiatives to improve department efficiency.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines with 0-4 years industry experience, Master’s degree with > 5 years related industry experience or Bachelor’s degree with > 8 years related industry experience respectively, with demonstrated chromatographic separation, method development / qualification and structure elucidation expertise.
  • Experience with HPLC/UPLC and LCMS-based analytical method development desired.
  • Hands-on experience with oligonucleotides, proteins, or peptides is a plus.
  • Familiarity with instrument troubleshooting and software including Empower, MassHunter, and UNIFI preferred.
  • Knowledge of GxP requirements and application of statistical methods in the analytical laboratory is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication, and collaboration.

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