Research and Development Scientist

About the role

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

We are seeking an R&D / Manufacturing Scientist II to support pharmaceutical development and manufacturing activities through analytical testing, method development and validation, data review, and laboratory troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on pharmaceutical laboratory experience and a strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements. This role will contribute to high-quality analytical work and support successful delivery of project objectives within the Cincinnati Pharmaceutical Services Group.

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45237; Duration: 12 Months; Job Type: Temporary Assignment; Work Type: Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical finished products and stability samples using chromatographic, spectroscopic, dissolution, and other analytical techniques.
• Develop analytical methods and participate in validation of methods for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products.
• Write and execute analytical method validation protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and approved laboratory procedures.
• Process, review, interpret, document, and report analytical data.
• Communicate analytical results clearly to internal teams and external clients and provide data-based recommendations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Support implementation of new analytical methods and laboratory processes.
• Manage assigned project tasks with minimal supervision and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Identify and communicate project next steps, issues, and potential solutions.
• Perform all work in compliance with SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, and applicable safety requirements.
• Follow appropriate laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements when working with hazardous or toxic materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another technical/scientific field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of pharmaceutical GMP laboratory and regulatory