Chemist - Materials Characterization

To Discuss more about this job opportunity, please reach out to Deepak Arya (LinkedIn URL - www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-arya-8a79aa22a/), email your updated resume at Email - deepak.arya@collabera.com. Thank you! Pay Range: $30 to $35 an hour. Client Industry: Pharmaceutical Job Mode: Onsite Duration: 12 Months Contract, with potential extension based on performance and business Job Summary: We are seeking a Chemist with strong expertise in particle characterization, materials science, and pharmaceutical analytical chemistry. The ideal candidate will perform advanced analytical testing on peptides, lipid nanoparticles, and other pharmaceutical materials. This role requires hands on experience with particle characterization instrumentation, analytical method development, troubleshooting, and data interpretation. The candidate will generate reliable experimental data, maintain regulatory compliant documentation, and collaborate with cross functional research and development teams to support pharmaceutical product development. Key Responsibilities:Plan and execute particle characterization experiments and physical analytical chemistry studies using established procedures and scientific principles.Operate analytical instruments to characterize visible and subvisible particles and evaluate pharmaceutical materials.Develop and troubleshoot analytical methods to generate accurate, reliable, and reproducible experimental results.Interpret analytical data, investigate unexpected results, and document findings in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.Collaborate with formulation, analytical, and process engineering teams to support pharmaceutical development projects and meet project timelines.Maintain laboratory safety standards and ensure timely delivery of high quality analytical results.Prepare technical documentation and present experimental findings to scientific teams and other stakeholders. Required Qualifications:Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with at least 5 years of laboratory experience, or a master degree in a related field with at least 2 years of laboratory experience.Hands on experience in particle and materials characterization, particularly involving peptides and lipid nanoparticles.Experience with Laser Obscuration, Dynamic Light Scattering, Flow Imaging, Laser Diffraction, optical microscopy, FTIR or Raman spectroscopy, and Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X ray Spectroscopy.Strong understanding of analytical method development, troubleshooting, experimental precision, and data interpretation.Familiarity with regulated laboratory environments and scientific documentation requirements.Strong problem solving, communication, teamwork, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with lyophilized or spray dried pharmaceutical products.Experience with peptide, lipid, or messenger RNA based pharmaceutical materials.Experience with Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Dynamic Vapor Sorption, and Powder X ray Diffraction.Research publications, scientific presentations, and familiarity with pharmaceutical particulate matter requirements. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, short term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)