Technical Associate - Research & Development

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry or related science, with at least three years of working experience in a laboratory setting with a focus on wet chemistry and analytical chemistry
• 2+ years of experience with liquid chromatography (LC or HPLC) is highly desirable
• Experience with GLP and/or working in a regulated environment such as the food / pharma industries would be beneficial
• Experience writing technical and customer reports with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and bias for teamwork necessary to succeed in a multifunctional, collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills with flexibility and a bias for action will be necessary for managing fast-changing project demands
• Job is onsite

• Execution of a variety of projects and studies as needed including Client product dissolution tests, drug assays, and product stability studies
• Analytical method development, operation, and maintenance of HPLC instrumentation
• Independent and detail-oriented execution of general laboratory activities, including operation of pharmaceutical formulation equipment; formulation / preparation of samples and reagents; completion of routine laboratory experiements; operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation; developing and implementing new test methods for product development purposes
• Candidate will be required to handle Schedule II pharmaceuticals, manage associated documentation, and participate in DEA audits
• Meticulous documentation of laboratory procedures and data; maintenance of electronic databases, laboratory notebooks, and technical reports in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or equivalent
• Maintaining a safe, clean laboratory environment with attention to lab housekeeping, including stocking of consumables / lab supplies and waste disposal
• Active participation in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other topics functional topics; additional project team participation as required.
• Help with product development for the pharmaceutical job industry
• Analyzing research articles and staying informed about recent product innovations to design experiments applicable to diverse product applications.