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
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