Associate Scientist - Microanalytical

Associate Scientist - Microanalytical Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Onsite Flexibility: Onsite Contract Details Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension, dependent on candidate performance evaluation)Pay Rate: $24.00–$27.00 / Hour (USD)Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary This role is within the client's Thousand Oaks microanalytical (Forensics) team, located within the Attribute Sciences (AS) department and the Process Development (PD) organization. The Process Development Associate Scientist will broadly support microanalytical investigations by generating and analyzing data and reporting results of experiments designed to identify and assess unknown or unexpected materials (e.g., organic, inorganic, and/or biological in origin) observed during commercial or clinical manufacturing, product complaints, and/or product development activities. The Associate Scientist will need to understand and apply state-of-the-art spectroscopic and microscopic analytical tools to forensic investigations, applying a level of documentation and compliance rigor commensurate with the responsibility to ensure that the client's products and processes meet the highest current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality standards. Key Responsibilities Apply spectroscopic, microscopic, wet chemistry, and sample-handling techniques to characterize unexpected organic, inorganic, and/or biological materials in support of root cause investigationsGenerate, organize, analyze, and interpret analytical data under minimal supervisionDocument experiments, data, interpretations, and conclusions with rigor consistent with GDocP and cGMP expectationsCollaborate effectively within the Forensics team by providing support for ongoing forensics investigations and seeking input from colleaguesCommunicate technical findings clearly through scientific discussions, laboratory notebook records, and presentationsMaintain safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations, including use of standard laboratory equipment and major analytical instruments relevant to forensic investigationsContribute as needed to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions, and/or patentsProvide as-needed support for discussions with internal and external (e.g., contract manufacturing) partners across the client's network to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and investigation closure Required Skills Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDegree or coursework in a scientific discipline Preferred Skills Coursework and experience focused on Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplineExperience in an investigational laboratory setting within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology companyHands-on experience in vibrational spectroscopies such as Fourier-Transform Infrared and Raman spectroscopiesHands-on experience with optical and electron microscopiesDemonstrated ability to critically analyze analytical datasets to influence the investigational processStrong understanding and experience of wet chemistry and sample handlingStrong commitment to compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDocPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standardsExcellent written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation, and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment Education Requirements Master's degree; ORBachelor's degree and 2 years of experience (academic or industrial); ORAssociate's degree and 4 years of experience; ORHigh school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience Required Experience Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting and eventually independently leading forensic analysis requestsCandidate will be evaluated on initial progress on training and, eventually, the quantity and complexity of forensics investigations involved inCandidate will be evaluated on the quality of their documentation (laboratory notebook entries) and collaboration with immediate team membersCandidate will be expected to have completed basic training on applicable group and company trainings within the first two monthsFor the following months, the candidate will be expected to support or lead forensics investigations Important Notes Red Flags: Education and training in an area unrelated to the job posting. Candidates without a scientific degree would not be appropriate for interview (although candidates who have a scientific AND a non-technical degree might be suitable).Interview Process: An initial phone interview will be conducted. Follow-up interviews will occur with select team members, with a preference for in-person/on-site interviews. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement Fund About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-15645 #gttic