Associate Scientist

Responsibilities

• Aid in method development, method transfer, method verification, and method validation under supervision.
• Conduct routine release and stability testing in support of clinical development and registration activities.
• Cook up and prioritize tasks to support manufacturing and project timelines.
• Adhere to laboratory safety processes and procedures, working safely with chemicals of varying potency.
• Execute tests accurately to meet customer and production timelines.
• Follow ICH guidelines and other regulatory guidelines as needed.
• Maintain laboratory notebook documentation with clear and legible handwriting.
• Contribute to the enhancement of processes and procedures in the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences (preferred in Analytical Chemistry).
• At least 1 year of analytical testing/research experience using HPLC/GC/UV, etc.
• Understanding of analytical chemistry calculations such as concentrations, molarity, and Beer’s Law.
• Ability to perform basic statistical data analysis.
• Proficient in English with effective communication skills.
• General computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time.
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and chromatographic techniques.
• Ability to perform/assist with photostability studies, dose dump studies, solubility, polymorphism, and hygroscopy studies.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency both individually and as part of a team.
• Quick learner with good hands-on ability.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.

Skills

• Understanding of analytical chemistry calculations such as concentrations, molarity, and Beer’s Law.
• Ability to perform basic statistical data analysis.
• Proficient in English with effective communication skills.
• General computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time.
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and chromatographic techniques.
• Ability to perform/assist with photostability studies, dose dump studies, solubility, polymorphism, and hygroscopy studies.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency both individually and as part of a team.
• Quick learner with good hands-on ability.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages.
• Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.