Title:  Associate Scientist

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for performing testing of products for internal and external customers using a variety of analytical techniques in a QC/cGMP environment. You may be assisting in updating procedures for instrumentation, test instructions, and test reports. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform analysis using various established or experimental techniques, instrumentation, and/or test methods while following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Use instrumentation both qualitatively and quantitatively where appropriate.
• Perform lab investigations, OOS, and OOT as required.
• With guidance, assist in completing projects from protocol to final report.
• Train new analysts as appropriate.
• Develop and validate methods with guidance.
• Keep current with new analytical techniques and technology.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports, work instructions, SOPs, qualification documentation, lab study design and preparation in study plans and protocols.
• Assist in lab study design and preparation in study plans and protocols.
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Employ QC analytical techniques including but not limited to spectroscopy and chromatography, titrations, or visual and functional testing.
• Actively participate in and complete all appropriate training tasks in a timely manner and meet individual and departmental goals as required.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other technical experts, and laboratory management, making rational and sound decisions with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and apply new analytical techniques.
• Maintain compliance to cGMP and ISO requirements and established safety procedures.
• Meet individual and departmental goals as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry or a relevant scientific field preferred
• High School Diploma required

Work Experience

• No min required 0 - 3 years of experience required and
• Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Knowledge of one of these skills: Container Closure Integrity, Physical / Mechanical testing such as Tensile, force, compression or other compendial physical testing experience. Instron and/or Bluehill software knowledge is a plus
• Wet chemistry knowledge and techniques such as Pipetting, Titrations, and Extractions. 
• Spectroscopy and/or Chromatographic knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and capable to learn other software programs
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Job-related activities that require a physical activity such as standing in laboratory environment
  • Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
  • Employee must have good color vision acuity
  • Employee may be required to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) without assistance
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to follow directions, multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems