Analytical Scientist

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45237 • Duration: 12 months • Work type: Onsite, temporary assignment

About the role

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider offering strategic talent solutions. This assignment is with a leading biotechnology product-development client that supplies laboratory equipment, chemicals, and services to the healthcare, scientific-research, safety, and education sectors. The organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical reagents and solutions as directed by analytical test methods.
• Conduct routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products, and stability samples using internally developed and compendial test methods.
• Operate automated glass-washing equipment and maintain laboratory glassware stock.
• Routinely dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Create documentation of testing, accurately record and report analytical results in accordance with prescribed laboratory procedures and systems.
• Maintain and organize work areas, instrumentation, and testing materials.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience using chromatographic, spectroscopic, or other analytical techniques.
• Experience in a GMP laboratory preferred.
• HPLC Assay/Dissolution experience.
• Understanding of safe work practices and knowledge of chemical hazards.
• Ability to read and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to solving problems.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations for determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role: standing, walking, lifting 10–35 pounds, operating laboratory equipment, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, starting between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Training will be conducted during the first shift for the initial 3 months.

Pay

$20.00 to $25.00 per hour.