Analytical Scientist II

Location: Ridgefield, CT | Type: Contract | Work Model: Onsite | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm

About the role

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Analytical Scientist II to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab work at a high level for new therapeutic modalities (e.g., peptides, oligonucleotides, virus, antibodies, non-viral delivery systems).
• Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product and process knowledge.
• Initiate and complete routine laboratory procedures independently and efficiently; troubleshoot equipment and experiments effectively and solve scientific problems independently; operate and maintain lab equipment.
• Design and execute non-routine experiments with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking, and other tasks as appropriate.
• Independently present scientific findings in project team or department meetings.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Independently write protocols, SOPs, and technical reports in accordance with company policies.
• Apply basic scientific principles and technology independently.
• Perform literature searches and keep abreast of relevant literature.
• Collect, treat, and report data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Write protocols, procedures, and technical documents; provide input to others for scientific reports.
• Understand and apply relevant regulations, legal requirements, client policies, and procedures to ensure safe and compliant practices, manage risk, and maximize project success.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in a related field or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with wet chemistry preparation methods, including buffers, mobile phases, and multi-component formulation preparation.
• Experience with traditional chromatography methods such as all modes of HPLC, Field Flow Fractionation (FFF/AF4), SEC, etc.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, interpret, and report technical data.
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy analysis is a plus.
• Experience with sub-micron particle sizing methodologies such as DLS or Flow Cam is a plus.
• Experience with fluorescent labelling, microscopy, and/or image analysis is a plus.
• Experience with biophysical testing, DNA/RNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR, etc. is a plus.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.