Scientist - I​/Chemist

Scientist - I /Chemist

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Scientist - I /Chemist to join our pharmaceutical client in Rahway, NJ. This is a 12-month contract to start with the potential for extensions.

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00/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.

Support of analytical testing and chromatography data collection on samples from small molecule & peptide development/characterization. Other activities include screening methods, and optimization using liquid chromatography modeling software's.

• Analysis of analytical samples
• Results processing and documentation by following appropriate methods / protocols / procedures
• Sample & data management following best practices
• Following all appropriate laboratory safety and hygiene procedures

• Experience with liquid chromatography, including running instruments, preparing samples, collecting/processing data, and understanding chromatography modes.

• Pharma experience is preferred, but broader chemical lab experience is acceptable.

• Candidate should have strong data handling practices and be comfortable working in GMP/GLP environments.

• BS (3+ yrs) or MS (1+ yr) of relevant experience in analytical chemistry or small molecule testing lab

• Must have separations experience for small molecules/peptides
• Experience in analyzing small molecule formulation development samples and/or other therapeutic modalities using at least one of the following techniques:
• Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC)
• Such as:
  Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX), Reverse Phase (RP), or Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)
• Spectroscopic techniques (UV, Mass Spectrometry)

• General knowledge of analytical chemistry
• Making accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)
• Good documentation practice & utilization in electronic lab notebooks (ELN)
• Analytical software including Empower, Open Lab and/or Chemstation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, One Note, Teams, etc.)
• Knowledge of ACD Labs tools such as LC-SIM, Autochrome, or any computer coding language is a plus

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.