What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Chemist position at Astrix?
Our client is a global pharmaceutical leader focusing on therapies for widespread, chronic diseases, such as central nervous system disorders, addiction, diabetes and autoimmune disorders, where they feel they have the opportunity to make the greatest impact. They are currently seeking to a contract Research Chemist to join their team onsite in Wilmington, OH!
Currently seeking a Researcher for our Manufacturing Sciences and Technology department, Analytical section. This position requires the individual to have laboratory experience in chemistry, biology, or pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis on HPLC, UPLC, and GC instrumental techniques. This individual will be responsible for setting up and executing experiments such as LC assay, GC residual solvents, molecular weight determination, dissolution and in-vitro analyses, particle size and surface area determination. The Researcher is expected to coordinate sample testing, work efficiently, document results, and communicate findings in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Pay Range: $30-40/hr
- Hours: 1st shift (~8a-5p) M-F
- Terms: 1 year contract (high possibility of extension and/or conversion full time!)
Currently seeking a Researcher for our Manufacturing Sciences and Technology department, Analytical section. This position requires the individual to have laboratory experience in chemistry, biology, or pharmaceutical sciences with an emphasis on HPLC, UPLC, and GC instrumental techniques. This individual will be responsible for setting up and executing experiments such as LC assay, GC residual solvents, molecular weight determination, dissolution and in-vitro analyses, particle size and surface area determination. The Researcher is expected to coordinate sample testing, work efficiently, document results, and communicate findings in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and record analyses.
- Adhere to GDP’s in all work practices.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe workplace on a daily basis.
- Review peer's work as needed.
- Review revisions to procedures as needed.
- Assist with chemistry lab/product investigations and studies.
- Method development and optimization.
- Accountable to the team leader (and rest of department) for ensuring proactive execution of work assignments.
- Experience with Empower chromatography data acquisition and analysis software (preferred).
- Experience with HPLC & UPLC (Waters preferred) and GC instrumentation (headspace experience preferred).
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Maintain laboratory notebook and records in accordance with GDP including timely recording of information and review.
- Ability to function in an analytical laboratory environment; should have no known sensitivities to chemicals present in the laboratory and no health conditions that preclude their working in a chemical laboratory environment.
- Bachelor or advanced degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences or science related discipline.
- 2-5 years of Industrial work experience with HPLC, UPLC, and/or GC or equivalent educational experience.
Salary : $30 - $40