Senior Scientist I

We are looking to fill a Sr. Scientist 1 position working as a full-time employee of ExecuPharm / Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Kenilworth, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. If interested, please send an electronic copy of your resume to jorcutt@execupharm.com . This position does not offer any sponsorship.

Description

Support of routine bioanalytical testing of samples from cell-line development, in-process, process development/characterization, forced degradation, release & stability, and pre-formulation. Other potential opportunities include method development/optimization, workflow optimization, and template development.

ResponsibilitiesSupport of high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, or admixture testingResults processing and documentation by following appropriate methods / protocols / proceduresSample management and monitoring of controlled temperature unitsFollowing all appropriate laboratory safety and hygiene procedures

QualificationsBS (5+ yrs.) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing labMS (1+ yrs.) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing lab

Required Skills and ExperienceMust have separations experience for large moleculesExperience in analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of the following techniques:Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC), such as Protein A Titer, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX), Reverse Phase (RP), or Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)Electrophoretic methods such as capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate (CE-SDS) and/or capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF)

Desired Skills and ExperienceHigh-throughput liquid handling systems such as Tecan, Bravo, Gilson etc.Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical ObservationsAbility to follow complicated scientific protocols / proceduresMaking accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)Good documentation practices & utilization in electronic lab notebooks (ELN)Analytical software including SoftMax Pro and/or EmpowerKnowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)

This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy. Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.

About ExecuPharm

ExecuPharm is the North American clinical operations business within Parexel FSP, which includes the CMC Operations group.  We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

Come join us!