What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Analytical Development position at Planet Pharma?
NO RELOCATION CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
5 Month Contract (May extend or convert to permanent)
$29.39/hour W2
Summary:
The purpose of the position is to carry out assigned laboratory duties which may include sampling, testing, and evaluating analytical data on samples such as raw materials, in-process, and final products. In addition, will also develop and validate analytical methods.
Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical testing in support of product development and method validation
- Conduct laboratory tests in compliance with established internal Standard Test Methods (STMs), compendial and vendor/partner supplied methods
- Maintain organized records of tests performed and results obtained by following company policies
- Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Understand and comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and SOPs, including cGMPs and cGLPs
- Asist in the preparation analytical data for internal and external meetings and presentations
- assist in performing lab investigations. Contribute to written investigation reports as required
- Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned areas of responsibility that are consistent with the current scientific requirements of the company
- Participate in the transfer of methods to/from the QC department
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study (e.g. chemistry, pharmacy, biology, engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university required
- At least 1 year combined academic and pharmaceutical industry experience
- Basic understanding of the chemical and physical principals upon which formulation, process development, and analytical methodology is based
- Familiarity with concept of cGMPs
- Basic skills in using typical laboratory resources within the assigned area of responsibility
- Good observation skill, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills (e.g. rational progression of investigation)
- Good understanding of the scientific thinking in the design of experimental protocols
- Basic documentation skills (e.g. notebook, reports) with attention to detail and legible handwriting
- Good organizational skills (e.g. daily tasks, documentation, archived information)
- Good interpersonal skills (e.g. working with members of other teams to achieve shared goals)
- Good verbal and written English communication skills (e.g. able to participate in scientific discussions and written interactions)
- Proficient in the use of computers and widely used workplace applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, graphing software, etc.)
- Ability to be flexible in adapting work plan to current corporate goals
- Basic time management skills (e.g. multi-tasking and task prioritization)
Salary : $29
