Entry Level Scientist - Physical Chemistry & Characterization - HPLC, Karl Fisher

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

About the role

As a Scientist I, you will use innovative technologies to perform high-quality sample testing for key pharmaceutical clients. Your sample preparation and analysis serve as an integral piece in helping bring life-changing therapies to market.

• Possesses an understanding of laboratory procedures and under general supervision can conduct complex analysis.
• Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences degree preferred) or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (0-2 years of comparable work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment or alone with supervision.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information with diverse groups.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments and use standard office equipment.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing multiple projects.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 1st shift.

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Laboratory setting with some office work.
• Required PPE: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.
• Work with hazardous/toxic materials.