Associate Scientist

- Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR

- Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable. Knowledge of protein / cell chemistry related to structure and function is a plus.

- GMP regulations, investigations (particulate and foreign matter).

- "Bench" experience in forensics investigational work or analytical chemistry preferred.

- Excellent scientific, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

- Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

- Has high level of initiative, requires minimal direction/oversight.

- Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.

Education:

Required Bachelors in Forensic Science degree, preferred Master's degree, or related field with at least 5 years of experience

Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes)

Duties:

- Microanalytical investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related cell therapy products. This includes characterization of unknown components or foreign matter, and/or the specialized analysis of reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products.

- Supporting day to day activities in the Microscopy and Spectroscopy lab including but not limited to, replenishment of lab supplies, analysis request distribution, interfacing with Facilities and EHS.

- Application of a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as, microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry.

- Application of spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize cell-therapy based drug products and intermediates.

- Provide timely and efficient technical support.

- Write comprehensive technical reports to document all analytical improvement or investigation projects.

- Perform laboratory work to support defective material and foreign matter assessments

- Perform analytical troubleshooting to solve manufacturing-related problems.

-Required Bachelors in Forensic Science degree, preferred Master's degree, or related field

-Must have the required skills in a pharma/biotech setting

-Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $49.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Specify if the candidate is a US Citizen/Green Card holder/Perm Resident ?
• What make and model they used for SEM/FTIR ?
• Do you have hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR?
• Are you based in New jersey or ready to relocate?
• How soon can you join?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $49