What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Scientist position at SSi People?
Title: Analytical Associate Scientist
Location: Summit, NJ
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Education:
Required Bachelors or Masters in Forensic Science degree - Madatory
Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes)
Summary
The Associate scientist role within the Microscopy and Spectroscopy Lab (MSL) team in Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) group will be responsible for investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials such as unknown components or foreign matter in manufacturing processes for cell therapy products. The role will also have responsibilities for investigating defective materials including but not limited to filters, single-use bioprocess containers, tubing, and polymeric fittings.
Requirements:
- Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR
- Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable. Knowledge of protein / cell chemistry related to structure and function is a plus.
- GMP regulations, investigations (particulate and foreign matter).
- "Bench" experience in forensics investigational work or analytical chemistry preferred.
- Excellent scientific, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Has high level of initiative, requires minimal direction/oversight.
- Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.
