Job Description
Position Title: Scientist - III (Senior)
Work Location: West Point, PA 19486
Assignment Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite lab based role
Notes:
• Candidates with small molecule API or drug product HPLC/UPLC experience would be most desirable.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as HPLC/UPLC (including SEC, HIC, IEX, and RP), CE, cIEF, Simple Western.
Position Summary: Scientist responsible for analytical method development and routine laboratory testing using separation and biochemical methods.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analytical method development
• Routine laboratory testing using separation and biochemical methods.
• Data processing, documentation, and reporting
• Reagent preparation
• Instrument maintenance, tracking, monitoring, troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Maintaining a safe and clean laboratory
• Document preparation including electronic notebooks.
• Scientific data review.
Qualification & Experience:
• Ph.D. degree with 2 year in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• M.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry
• B.S. degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge with laboratory techniques such as HPLC/UPLC (including SEC, HIC, IEX, and RP), CE, cIEF, Simple Western.
• Candidates with small molecule API or drug product HPLC/UPLC experience would be most desirable.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• A strong team player with excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC – reverse phase and SEC) or CE (Capillary electrophoresis) experience
• MALS (Multi-angle light scattering)/RI/UV and CAD detection are preferred
• DLS
• Zeta Potential
• Experience with large molecule experience
• Electrophoresis
• MALS
• HPLC/UPLCS
• Light scattering
• UV FLD detectors
• Separation methods: Reverse phase, SEC, CE and Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)
• Software: Experience with Empower, 32 Carat, other laboratory software, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
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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: $65.00/hr.