What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II/III (Cleaning Validation) (Bend, OR) position at CEDENT?
Client is searching for an experienced Scientist to help develop and maintain Cleaning Validation within the Analytical Development Department. This position will be responsible for drafting, executing, and finalizing validation protocols, and providing technical support for cleaning validations and swab recovery studies. Ideal candidates will have a strong chemistry background with several years of relevant experience. While all levels of experience are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates with experience developing and implementing cleaning validation programs within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Duties And Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge performing analyses used to assess the swab recovery of active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Fluently applies fundamental scientific principles to solve problems and guide decisions
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and propose solutions
- Follows written protocols to execute basic and advanced procedures such as analytical protocols, laboratory experiments, or manufacturing processes
- Develops experimental protocols and templates with minimal guidance
- Summarizes, reports, and analyzes data to draw conclusions, with guidance
- Communicates technical information to internal teams
- Communicates technical information to external partners, with guidance
- Contributes to technical reports and presentations, with guidance
- Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance
- Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
- Other related duties as assigned
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the Company
- Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Multitasks and adjusts priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining focus and managing disruption and/or unexpected needs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including HPLC experience
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to keep leadership apprised of performance to timelines
- Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- BS in Chemistry or other related scientific discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical development industry
- GMP experience preferred, but not required
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing in laboratory environment
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally
- Motor skills for basic laboratory operations
