Scientist - III; Senior

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Scientist - III (Senior) to join our pharmaceutical client in West Point, PA. This is a 12-month contract to start with the potential for extensions.

Pay: $62.00 - $72.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

• 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.

• Ph.D. degree with 2 years in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• M.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry
• B.S. degree with a minimum of 7 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.

• Large molecule experience
• electrophoresis
• MALS
• HPLC/UPLCS
• Light scattering
• UV FLD detectors
• Separation methods:
  Reverse phase, SEC, CE and Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)

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