Associate Scientist

Job Description: - This position contributes to the successful timely testing and releasing of raw materials, intermediates, in-process and finished products of GMP and clinical pharmaceutical manufacturing. - Individual functions with supervision as an Associate Scientist and is actively engaged in analytical activities within a dynamic project team. - Displays strong technical knowledge to perform assigned analysis with minimum supervision, initiative and scientific commitment, and makes significant scientific and technical contributions. Duties & Responsibilities - Perform routine water analysis (TOC, conductivity, pH) - Responsibilities include data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation and assay trending when required - Perform compendia cGMP testing methods; USP and EP monographs or vendor specific methods - Skills in handling wet chemistry and operating basic lab instruments, troubleshooting equipment as required, perform preventive maintenance when required - Generating data to support site manufacturing and/or complaint investigations and resolving project-related questions - Troubleshooting equipment and methods - Analyzing, interpreting and trending analytical data - Contributing to improved laboratory operations processes and procedures Minimum Requirements - B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related sciences with 3-5 years of related experience. - Experience with common pharmaceutical laboratory equipment including U.V. spectroscopy, IR instrumentation and HPLC. - Experience with wet chemistry techniques such as titrations, extractions, and preparations of test solutions/reagents. - Strong time management and organization skills are required - Preparation of reagents/standards/medias needed for analysis according to established methods - The ability to work with minimal supervision is required All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.