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Assistant Scientist

Lensa
Summit, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
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Job Title: Assistant Scientist

Location: Summit, NJ

Type: Contract

Compensation: $28.00 - $35.56/hr

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Hours: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)

Overview

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company lookin for an entry level candidate. In this role the Assistant Scientist is responsible for supporting studies to establish oral solid formulations. This includes execution of laboratory and pilot plant work, design experimental formulation studies, and conduct material characterization and formulation testing. Ideal candidates should have a bachelors degree and experience with HPLC and dissolution.

Responsibilities

  • Support studies to establish oral solid formulations through laboratory and pilot plant work
  • Design experimental formulation studies and conduct material characterization and formulation testing
  • Develop and optimize oral formulations using design of experiment approaches
  • Conduct material characterization using techniques such as DSC and TGA
  • Perform formulation testing including HPLC and dissolution techniques
  • Travel between NJ sites Summit and New Brunswick to access laboratories and equipment for experiments

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
  • 0-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in formulation development or spray dried dispersion
  • Experience in oral formulation preparation and testing techniques, including HPLC and dissolution
  • Knowledge of data trending and tracking, including use of statistical analysis software a plus
  • Ability to work 80-90% in manufacturing and laboratory settings and 10-20% in an office environment

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $28 - $36

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