Associate Scientist

Job Description

Major Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.  
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines. 
• Communicates project status to project leader.
• Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs.  
• Performs daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation (HPLC/UPLC, Mass Spectrometer, LCMS). At the same time, experience with PCR/ELISA/Flow Cytometry is preferable.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia and guidelines for bioanalysis
• Excellent manual dexterity skills
• Good written and oral English communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Major in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, etc
• New graduates are acceptable