Quality Control Scientific Associate/Sr. Associate - Particle ID (Contract) 25094

Particle ID Scientific Associate/Sr. Associate operates independently to perform particle characterization of foreign particulates found in various sample types (i.e. finished product, cryopreserved intermediate, water flushing). The ideal candidate will have expertise in advanced particle analysis techniques and instrumentation.

This role will also conduct and validate various raw material analytical testing.

Ideal candidate will have Particle ID and raw material experience, lab (testing) background and GMP experience.

Shift(s)

candidate will train M-F then move to:

•  Sunday - Wednesday OR Wednesday- Saturday- 9:00am-7:30pm

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
• Characterize and identify API and foreign particulates via ID analysis by FTIR
• Characterize sub-visible and visible particulates by FTIR and optical microscopy
• Individual should be capable of writing reports related to work completed in laboratory.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory procedures and guidelines. 
• Problem solving, either independently or with assistance pertaining to extraction of particulates and/or instrumentation problems. 
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance
• Perform testing of incoming raw materials and consumables

Knowledge and Skills:

• Team focused, demonstrate high level of integrity, and have strong collaboration, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Prior experience using FTIR and raw material testing experience
• Knowledge of multiple applicable techniques such as: particle size, microscopy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word 
• Proven ability in technical writing skills 
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities 
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team 
• Ability to pass a color blind test-critical attribute needed to perform particle ID testing 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a biologic field, life sciences, engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical science.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biotech industry, life sciences industry.
• Particle ID and raw material experience is a plus

Work Hours

• Standard Hours: Sunday – Wednesday 9:00am - 7:30pm
• Standard Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 9:00am - 7:30pm

$35-$50/hr

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