Associate Scientist

Job DescriptionJob Description

1 Year Contract

Laramie, WY

PR: $22-27/hour

 

Scope of Responsibility:

• Work with team members and collaborate across departments on assigned projects.

Purpose of the Position:

• Support Quality Control Release Testing of items manufactured at the Company-RTC site and other assigned projects.
• Work closely with team members on multiple aspects of testing, documentation and data review to support the release of Certified Reference Materials, Also be able to work independently, have good communication skills, a team player
• Reference Materials and Analytical standards to the market. Activities are aligned with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034.

Chemical Handling:

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Impurities. Organic Solvents- Primarily methanol, acetonitrile, hexane, and strong acids and bases.

Essential Job Functions:

• Undertake assigned projects, stability studies, writing of reports, test specifications and batch records in the QC Laboratory.
• Product Testing: Prepare for and run analytical methods and stability assessments- primarily by HPLC and GC. Evaluate manufacturing formulations, support validations, technical transfer, training, and testing.
• Follow regulatory, customer, and quality system requirements in product development.
• Write reports on results of project work, document methods on project/product design, test specifications, write batch records, test specifications etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Develop and expand technical and subject matter expertise in assigned technical areas.
• Develop knowledge on critical quality, safety and delivery requirements.
• Technical Expertise
• Demonstrated proficiency in wet chemistry techniques.
• Performance of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, FTIR, ROI, LOD, KF, OR, RI, SG, DEN, MP, BP, RI, and others.
• Documentation
• Write reports on results of project work, document methods on project/product design, test specifications, write batch records, test specifications etc. for transfer to QC.
• Maintain lab notebooks, logbooks, batch records, and other documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or other related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 6 months - 1 year relevant experience in analytical chemistry/QC laboratory.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Excel
• STRONGLY prefers experience with QA in a Lab environment
• Knowledge of basic analytical techniques.
• Basic understanding of the relevant subject matter field (e.g. organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, process chemistry)
• Demonstrated initiative and critical thinking to learn new skills and technologies.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Ability to utilize a variety of software tools involving databases, spreadsheets, and project scheduling.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate well with peers.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 17034 preferred.

Environmental conditions:

• Laboratory Environment: Comfortable working in a chemical manufacturing facility and handling various chemicals including organic, inorganic, volatiles, acids, and bases. Comfortable working with biological matrices e.g. serum, urine, etc. Requires routine use of PPE including but not limited to gloves, scrubs, lab coat, face shield, and respirator. Routine use of engineering controls including fume hoods and glove boxes

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing, and vision within normal limits. May sit at PC for periods of time. May stand working at a bench for long periods of time.

 

Company DescriptionA great company doing groundbreaking and important work with a great reputation in the industryCompany DescriptionA great company doing groundbreaking and important work with a great reputation in the industry

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