Scientist

Scientist II

12 months assignment, 100% onsite, lab based role

Lower Gwynedd, PA

• We are currently seeking a temporary scientist for an immediate onsite position within the Analytical Sciences (AS) laboratory within Science and Technology.

• The successful candidate will be expected to perform analytical testing of drug products and APIs under the supervision of a senior scientist.

• The candidate will have a good understanding of the technical, regulatory, and GMP needs related to drug product development.

• The position will report to the Senior Leadership of the Analytical Sciences laboratory.

• Strong technical background with a problem-solving skill set as well as the ability to work in teams are considered essential.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing (e.g., HPLC/UPLC and dissolution) of drug products

• Perform data analysis (chromatography/spectroscopy) and present them to the team in a timely manner

Quals--

Education and experience:

BS with 4-6 years or MS with 1-3 years or Ph.D with 0-2 years of relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry.

Required Experience and Skills

• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience-e.g., wet chemistry, chromatography.

• Expertise in Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) and dissolution

• Hands-on experience with chromatographic integration and with Empower software (or other chromatographic data acquisition systems) and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

• Experience collecting and analyzing raw data, preparing graphs and other visualization tools to help interpret results

• Demonstrated strong verbal as well as written communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Expertise in UV.

• Working knowledge of laboratory GMP, quality, compliance and data integrity requirements and related recent industry trends

• Working knowledge of troubleshooting analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, dissolution, spectroscopy, etc).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the laboratory

• Working knowledge of statistics and tools, e.g., statistical data treatment and/or Excel or Minitab.

• Experienced in conducting comparative and or multi-media dissolution studies.

Personality:

• Collaborative and team player

• Independent

• Flexible and adaptable

Note: 12 months assignment, 100% onsite, lab based role.

Key skills:

• HPLC and dissolution experience is required.

• Analytical chemistry background is required.

• Empower expertise is preferred

• Pharma industry is preferred