Scientist III - Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology - FSP

Scientist III - Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology

Location:

Rahway, NJ. Full time, onsite assignment with Parexel FSP.

Full benefits including sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. No sponsorship.

• Support high‑throughput, pre‑formulation, pre‑qualification, robustness, and admixture testing.
• Analyze samples and report results following appropriate methods, protocols, and procedures.
• Manage samples and monitor controlled temperature units.
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety and hygiene procedures.

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related life science.
• Relevant experience:
  Scientist 3 – B.S. with 3 to 5 years; M.S. with 1 to 2 years.

• Separations experience for large molecules or plate‑based assay experience.
• Experience analyzing biologics (monoclonal antibodies or other therapeutic proteins) using at least one of the following techniques:
• HPLC / UPLC, Protein A Titer, SEC, IEX, AEX, CEX, or HIC.
• Electrophoretic methods: CE‑SDS and/or cIEF.
• ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay.
• qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques.
• High‑throughput liquid handling system (e.g., Tecan, Bravo).
• Significant experience with separation of small molecules, including hand‑on instrumentation and knowledge of separations science and chromatographic techniques.
• Basic instrument troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols and procedures.
• Accurate reagent preparation (dilutions, solutions, buffers, mobile phases).
• Willingness to train in molecular biology, immunoassay, and analytical chemistry techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong attention to detail.

• Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and physical observations.
• Good documentation practices and experience with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
• Knowledge of LIMS and Empower.
• Sample submission and sample management skills.
• Monitoring of controlled temperature units.
• Experience with Biosafety Level 2 cabinets/hoods.