Details for the position are as follows:

• 12-month contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance.
• Location: Irvine, CA – Hours M-F 8-5.
• Rate $44-47 an hour depending on experience level.

Job Description:

• The ideal candidate is expected to maintain current knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements and practices, familiar with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, dissolution, UV/Vis, FTIR, titration, particle size distribution, physical appearance, viscosity, rheometry and drug delivery system release profiles for drug products and/or drug substances.
• Upon assignment, independently plans and conducts analytical chemistry analyses in a timely and efficient manner and ensures data integrity and accuracy.
• Prompt and accurate documentation of experiments, results and conclusions are important responsibilities
• Ensures laboratory operational capability by proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Obtain necessary chemical reagents, reference standards and other components from appropriate sources.
• Candidate must have proactive, cross functional communication skills.
• Participate and contribute at group and project meetings as required.
• Provides training to coworkers to enhance their work effectiveness in generating analytical data.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s with 1-4 years of pro analytical chem experience OR MS and 0-2 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience of various analytical instrumentations such as HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV/Vis, FTIR, titrators, etc.)
• Strong skills in office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point) and lab data systems.