Scientist III - Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology - FSP

About the role

We are looking for a Scientist III - Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology to work as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support of high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, and admixture testing
• Analysis of samples through reporting of results and documentation following appropriate methods, protocols, and procedures
• Sample management and monitoring of controlled temperature units
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety and hygiene procedures

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or similar life sciences and relevant years of experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing laboratory:
• Scientist 3 - B.S. with 3 to 5 years of experience; M.S. with 1 to 2 years of experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have separations experience for large molecules or plate-based assay experience*
• Experience in analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of the following techniques*: - HPLC / UPLC - Protein A Titer, SEC, IEX, AEX, CEX, or HIC - Electrophoretic methods CE-SDS and/or cIEF - ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay - qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques - High-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.
• Basic instrument troubleshooting
• Able to follow complicated scientific protocols / procedures
• Make accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)
• Able and willing to train in molecular biology, immunoassay and analytical chemistry techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical Observations
• Good documentation practices and use of electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
• Knowledge of LIMS and Empower
• Sample submission and sample management
• Monitoring of controlled temperature units
• Experience with Biosafety Level 2 cabinets/hoods

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

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