Job Title - Associate Duration - 12 Months (Onsite) Location -Thousand Oaks CA, 91320
The ideal candidate would possess: • Proficiency in liquid chromatography and common laboratory techniques (i.e. pH, microscopy). • A fundamental understanding of drug formulation and physicochemical characterization. • Attention to detail, adaptability to new techniques and multi-tasks, ability to solve problem and meet deadline, and effectiveness to work independently and as a team member. • Strong computer skills in instrumentation and data processing in a client-server environment. • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
Responsibilities • Prepare formulations and perform dose analysis to support nonclinical pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and toxicological studies. • Design and conduct experiments for formulation development and molecule assessment including solubility, stability and solid state characterization per guidelines and instructions from project representatives. • Analyze data, maintain timely documentation (i.e. electronic notebooks), and contribute to technical reports and presentations in a matrixed team environment. • Participate in lab housekeeping, maintain lab equipment and supplies, and comply with lab safety guidelines. • May work occasionally on flexible schedule, i.e. starting early morning or finishing late evening, depending on the project need.
Basic Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. or M.S. with 0-2 year experience with degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Life Science or related scientific background. Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience preferred. • Skill in HPLC method and data analysis is essential. Experience in formulation development and/or solid state characterization is a plus.
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About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $21.00/hr.
