Associate Scientist - Spectroscopy & Microscopy Lab (Onsite-Summit, NJ)

Associate Scientist - Spectroscopy & Microscopy Lab (Onsite-Summit, NJ)

We are seeking an Associate Scientist - Spectroscopy & Microscopy Lab for a global pharmaceutical client. 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.

This is a 40-hour per-week, 6-month contract (extensions possible), 100% onsite role in Summit, NJ

This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Microanalytical investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related cell therapy products. This includes characterization of unknown components or foreign matter, and/or the specialized analysis of reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products.
• Supporting day to day activities in the Microscopy and Spectroscopy lab including but not limited to, replenishment of lab supplies, analysis request distribution, interfacing with Facilities and EHS.
• Application of a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as, microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry.
• Application of spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize cell-therapy based drug products and intermediates.
• Write comprehensive technical reports to document all analytical improvement or investigation projects.
• Perform laboratory work to support defective material and foreign matter assessments
• Perform analytical troubleshooting to solve manufacturing-related problems.
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years of 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.
• Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.
• Bachelor's in Forensic Science degree, preferred Master's degree
  
  

Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the Associate Scientist - Spectroscopy & Microscopy Lab role).

Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $45/hr. - $49.08/hr.