Scientist

VARITE is looking for a qualified Scientist I in Cincinnati, OH

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

An American-headquartered life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Title: Scientist I

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Contract Duration: 12 months - THE INTENT IS TO CONVERT between 3-9 months depending on approvals and proficiency

Pay Rate: $27.00/hr on W2

Shift: M-F: 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Summary of position:

Job Functions:

• Conducts routine chemical testing of finished products, and stability samples by internally developed and compendial chromatographic test methods.

• Performs validated test methods for pharmaceutical finished products for strength, impurities, identity, and characteristics by using HPLC and wet chemistry techniques.

• Recognizes and reports out-of-specification or unexpected results and non-routine analytical and product problems efficiently.

• Performs daily instrument calibrations/verifications as required.

• Clearly and accurately communicates the results of work by accurate documentation of the testing/analysis & acquired results.

• Records and reports results of analysis in accordance with prescribed lab procedures & systems.

• Prepares test solutions including diluents and mobile phases.

• Cleans and maintains work area & instrumentation

• Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.

• Maintains vital compliance status required by company and facility standards.

Education/Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience performing chemical tests with chromatographic technique

• Working theoretical knowledge of HPLC is required as well as practical execution.

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, & meaningful work experience may be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilites:

• Good knowledge & understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative & quantitative chemical analyses.

• Awareness of quality & regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving scientific problems.

• Follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods & analyst guidelines.

• Demonstrates efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet required workload. Actively seek additional assignments when testing in primary area of responsibility is completed.

• Takes initiative and independently pursues training and/or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share skills with other team members.

• Shown interpersonal and communication skills (both oral & written).

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Use of:

• Safety glasses

• Safety shoes

• Lab coat

• Latex or similar gloves

• Safety apron

• Organic respirator occasionally (i.e. Surge 100)

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.