Job Title : Analytical Scientist I
Contract with possible extensions and other opportunities;
Duration : minimum 1 year
DEPARTMENT / TEAM DESCRIPTION
Our Client Consumer Health Research & Development (R&D) Center in Morristown, NJ is focused on development of over-the-counter drug products in categories of Allergy, Cough & Cold, Pain & Cardio.
POSITION SUMMARY Analytical Scientist I : The Analytical Scientist I performs extensive laboratory work to support specialized software-based stability studies
The Analytical Scientist I, with minimum supervision, ensures all tests are completed on time, results are accurate, and all activities are documented. The Analytical Scientist I effectively present the results in the AD meetings.
REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCES
Education Requirement(s) :
- A bachelors degree in science, or international equivalent, with 3 years of proven Pharmaceutical Analytical Laboratory experience.
- A Masters degree or higher in Science, or international equivalent, with 2 years of proven Pharmaceutical Analytical Laboratory experience.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs extensive laboratory work to support the specialized software-based stability studies for the determination of shelf-life of the drug productWrite SOPs / guidelines / OI / reports related to the stability studies, specialized stability software and any other as needed.Must be able to perform the Assay method, Impurities method and dissolution method for the drug products
Accurately and timely documents the experiments and results into the notebooks, ELN and LIMS (if required)With minimum supervision, manages projects to ensure all tests are completed on time, results are accurate, and all activities are documented.Effectively communicates to all stakeholders the analytical activities and findings.Follows SOPs / OIs and analytical laboratory practices to ensure the work quality and complianceInteracts with analysts on the data review to recommend appropriate corrections / modifications / improvements needed to build consistency with respect to documentation practice guidelinePerform other duties as assigned.SKILL & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :
Must have a minimum of 2 year experience in the QC or R&D in pharmaceutical industryMust have Hands-on experience with Waters & Agilent HPLC / UPLC and dissolution apparatus (USP Type 1 and 2)Understands fundamental analytical chemistry and chromatography.Able to quickly learn specialized-stability studies softwareAble to troubleshoot testing and / or analytical method related issues.Understands and follows GMP / SOP requirementsFamiliar with analytical laboratory documentation practicesHands-on experience in using Waters Empower3 software would be a plus but not compulsory.Expertise in MS Office, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Good communication and interpersonal skillsThis individual must be highly motivated, have a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a collaborative team playerPractical knowledge and experience with application of analytical method development and method validation activities.Preferences :
Go the extra mile to get things done at high qualityOwnership of the work
