Associate Scientist, Analytical

About the role

HonorVet Technologies (SDVOSB) provides specialized and scalable staffing solutions to pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, biotech organizations, CROs, research laboratories, and life sciences organizations across the United States. With strong delivery capabilities and rapid turnaround times, we support contract, direct hire, project-based, and consulting staffing needs across clinical research, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, quality control, medical affairs, manufacturing, validation, and scientific operations.

This position is within the Analytical group of the Applied Research Department working on implementing and managing analytical activities to support new product development, formulations, and early-stage clinical studies. The associate scientist, under the supervision of a lead scientist, will contribute to developing and executing analytical test methods in a laboratory environment. The associate scientist will also be required to document experiments, analyze data sets, and prepare reports. This position is expected to communicate data both verbally and through written documents and technical reports and be able to comfortably multitask across projects and disciplines.

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA | Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical equipment such as HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, Dissolution, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, etc., and other common analytical instruments used to determine potency, purity, and in-vitro performance of drug substance and drug product.
• Perform routine testing of samples, generate and analyze data in alignment with project goals.
• Contribute to experimental design, support troubleshooting, optimization and data analysis as needed.
• Utilize a scientific background to support analytical method development and validation under supervision.
• Support a safe, organized, and operational laboratory environment, including coordination of equipment calibration/maintenance, procurement of supplies, etc.
• Maintain timely and accurate laboratory records consistent with good documentation practices.
• Effectively communicate with team members and ensuring GLP compliance and adherence to safety standards.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in analytical laboratories, with hands-on experience operating high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
• Hands-on knowledge of chemical analysis principles, chromatographic theories and technologies.
• Analytical, meticulous, highly organized, and able to analyze data and implement solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort in a team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant scientific field, and a minimum of 1–2 years related experience.