Associate Scientist - II

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Scientist - II

Job Location: West Point, PA

Job Duration: 12 Months+

Pay range: $35.05/Hr. on W2

• Analytical method development
• Routine laboratory testing using separation and biochemical methods
• Data processing, documentation, and reporting
• Reagent preparation
• Instrument maintenance, tracking, monitoring, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Maintaining a safe and clean laboratory
• Document preparation including electronic notebooks
• Scientific data review

Education:

• Ph.D. degree with 1 year in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• M.S. degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry
• B.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry

• Hands‑on experience and in-depth knowledge with laboratory techniques such as HPLC/UPLC (including SEC, HIC, IEX, and RP), CE, cIEF, Simple Western
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• A strong team player with excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

• Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC – reverse phase and SEC) or CE (Capillary electrophoresis) experience

• MALS (Multi‑angle light scattering)/RI/UV and CAD detection are preferred
• DLS
• Zeta Potential
• Experience in small‑molecule (ex. lipid) and/or biologic (ex. protein or mRNA) analysis
• Software:
  Experience with Empower, 32 Carat, other laboratory software, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel are required

• 100% onsite lab based role
• 12 months assignment with possibility of extension
• Positions available: 5

• Small molecule experience
• CAD detectors experience
• HPLC/UPLC-CAD
• Mass spec-LCMS
• Small molecule characterizations
• Emulsions and lipid nano particles characterization
• Separation:
  Reverse phase and ion exchange
• 5 positions within small molecule experience (can be filled either at level‑2 or at level‑3)

• Large molecule experience
• Electrophoresis
• MALS
• HPLC/UPLCS
• Light scattering
• UV FLD detectors
• Separation methods:
  Reverse phase, SEC, CE and Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)
• 5 positions within large molecule experience (can be filled either at level‑2 or at level‑3)