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Description:
Looking for an Entry-Level Chemist, including recent graduates or candidates with 0–2 years of experience, who are eager to learn and grow in a laboratory environment. The candidate will perform routine wet chemistry testing (pH, UV, titrations, particle analysis) and support quality control processes. As an Associate Scientist I, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. We collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. As a key part of projects, our research and development team is responsible for delivering results to drive decisions and ensure safety of our existing and new products. We work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. When you join Client, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure!

 

What you’ll be doing:
• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product R&D stability samples. May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or other R&D initiatives. Work under minimum supervision.
• Perform chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project/protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality and provide product support.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC, Flame photometry, etc) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Follow, understand and comply with Client SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety. Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
• Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation. Basic understanding of laboratory instruments and testing methods

 

What you’ll bring:
• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biology) 6 months or more of experience
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience with pH, UV, titrations, Particle, TOC is preferred but not required.
• Must have experience in a regulated environment, strong technical problem-solving skills, good oral and written communication skills, willingness to learn, self-motivated, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
•0–2+ years of laboratory experience (academic or industry) and hands-on experience or research, academic exposure to wet chemistry techniques
• Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred but not required.
• Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.
• Empower experience is preferred
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers and peers
•Ability to work onsite full-time

 

Physical Activities and Requirements:
• Must be able to handwrite and use computers for the majority of the workday
• Must be able to transfer materials, mix solutions/product(s), open products, and perform laboratory testing
• May require standing for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds routinely
• Must not be color blind

 

This work is subject to hazards, including exposure to chemicals and drug products. Penicillin and Cephalosporin containing products and/or materials may be present in the laboratory.

 

Interview: 1 round Onsite