What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist II - Pharmaceutical Raw Materials position at Pace® Life Sciences?
Pace® Life Sciences
Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace® provides professional services to support their operations.
Job Description
This is an onsite full-time Raw Materials Associate Scientist II position located in Lebanon, NJ,
Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Associate Scientist II is responsible for performing routine and non-routine analytical chemistry assays of raw materials, in-process samples, finished formulations, stability samples.
Essential Functions
- Perform analytical testing for incoming, in-process and final products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, Viscometers, Polarimeter, IR, Pycnometer etc.
- Onsite sampling of Natural Gases for customers. Cylinder prep, cylinder leak check, as needed.
- Perform wet chemistry assays
- Back up for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibration
- Performance of QC general laboratory equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping and preparation of the laboratory for audits
- Assist QC Management, as needed, in the completion of OOS, deviations and CAPAs investigations for QC
- Backup for QC analytical sample receipt for internal testing, outside laboratory testing, login, processing, shipment, tracking, distribution of test results, and closure
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field
- Minimum 2-4 years’ pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in a cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical industry environment (preferred)
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects independently
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Proficient use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and instrument manufacture-based systems
- Knowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485 a plus
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.
Additional Information
Benefits
80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pay Range/Compensation $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
