Analytical Development Senior Research Associate, Material​/Medical Device Analytical Development

Job Title

Job Description

Key activities:

Execute and analyze data from studies to develop and qualify test methods, demonstrate technological feasibility and characterize material and assembled device products, employing multiple analytical methods (e.g. Mechanical tests for Pre-filled syringes and Auto injectors, viscosity, and material stress/strain characteristics, as well as chromatography)

Execute test methods in support of device Process Development and Quality activities

Troubleshoot, optimize, and trend assay performance

Report on project progress, write analytical development protocols and reports, provide recommendations to management

Establish design criteria using Design of Experiments (DOE) and other contemporary development tools

With manager guidance, perform sufficient statistical analysis to establish specificity, sensitivity, linear range, precision and accuracy of test methods.

Maintain analytical lab instrumentation, manage lab reagents, ensure appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration is carried out.

Identify, qualify and manage analytical reagents as per regulatory standards

Establish reference standard materials as required to support assay validation.

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of analytical data generated.

Transfer assays to vendors and provide SME support for assay qualification, author transfer/qualification protocols and reports

Maintain excellent written documentation (e.g. ELN, lab notebook and test forms).

Education:

Masters in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or related discipline with 0-2 years of industry experience in assay/analytical development for materials and medical devices or Bachelors with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.

Experience with pre-filled syringes or auto injectors NEEDED.

This is at Vertex's Providence, RI location.

Pay Range

$41-$43/HR

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