Research Associate Scientific I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world.
• As an Associate Scientist I at client, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others.
• We collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence.
• As a key part of projects, our research and development team is responsible for delivering results to drive decisions and ensure safety of our existing and new products.
• We work on products that make a meaningful difference in others’ lives.
• When you join client, you’ll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product R&D stability samples.
• May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or other R&D initiatives.
• Work under minimum supervision.
• Perform chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality and provide product support.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC, Flame photometry, etc.) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Follow, understand and comply with client SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
• Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biology) 6 months or more of experience.
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience with pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred but not required.
• Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.
• Empower experience is preferred.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers and peers
• This is an on-site position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Must be able to hand write and use computers for the majority of the work day.
• Must be able to transfer materials, mix solutions/product(s), open products, and perform laboratory testing.
• May require standing for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds routinely.
• Must not be color blind.
• This work is subject to hazards including exposure to chemicals and drug products.
• Penicillin and Cephalosporin containing products and/or materials may be present in the laboratory.