Position Title: Research Associate/RA
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: On-site 5 days a week

Position Summary:
This position provides analytical support for cleaning verification activities and the testing of materials in support of R&D activities and GMP manufacture of Drug Substance and Drug Product.

Key Responsibilities:
• Developing and qualifying (validating) analytical methods capable of detecting low levels of residues on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform swab/rinse sampling on manufacturing equipment in accordance to the qualified method.
• Perform analysis on cleaning verification samples to determine drug and detergent residues.
• Communicate analysis results to his/her supervisor and to the appropriate teams.
• Support analysis of raw materials, excipients, packaging components, starting materials, and packaged clinical supplies using various analytical techniques.
• Residual Solvents testing by GC.
• Routine Water Analysis by KF.
• Compile new specifications for raw materials, excipients, and packaging components.
• Assist in the testing of drug substance and drug products as needed.

Qualification & Experience:
• BS/BA in a relevant scientific discipline. Familiarization of analytical instruments, making buffers, hands on experience with pH meter, chromatography (HPLC and GC), and FTIR.
• Detail-oriented and have good problem solving, written and oral communication skills.

 
 
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: $ 25.00/hr.