Scientist II (Plate Assays/Particle Analysis)

Pay Rate Low: 40 | Pay Rate High: 42 Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is looking for a skilled Scientist II (Analytical Science) to join their team in Fairfield, CT! Job type: 1 year contract Pay rate: $40- $42/hr. Location: Fairfield County, CT Job Summary The Scientist isresponsible for independentlyexecuting laboratory researchto support thedevelopmentof new therapeuticmodalities, including peptides, oligonucleotides, antibodies, viruses, and non-viral delivery systems. The role involvesdesigning and conductingexperiments, developingproduct and processknowledge, analyzing scientificdata, maintaining laboratoryoperations, and contributingto technical documentationwhile ensuringcompliance with regulatoryand company standards. Job Responsibilities Execute laboratory studiessupporting the developmentof novel therapeuticmodalities. Design,perform, and troubleshootroutine and non-routine experiments independently. Build product andprocess knowledge throughexperimental research. Prepare buffers, mobilephases, and multi-component formulationsusing wet chemistrytechniques. Operate, maintain, andtroubleshoot laboratoryequipment. Perform analytical characterizationusing HPLC, SEC, AF4/FFF, and related chromatographytechniques. Collect, analyze, interpret, and present scientificdata with integrity. Presentresearch findings toproject teams anddepartmental meetings. Write and maintainprotocols, SOPs, technicalreports, and scientificdocumentation. Conductliterature reviews andapply scientific knowledgeto research activities. Support laboratory organization, reagent tracking, andinventory management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams tosupport project objectives. Ensure laboratory workcomplies with safety, regulatory, and companyquality standards. Job Qualifications Master's degree with4+ years ofrelevant experience orBachelor's degree with5+ years ofrelevant experience. Plate assays and particle analysis experience is required Experience withwet chemistry techniques, including buffer, mobilephase, and formulationpreparation. Hands-on experiencewith chromatography techniquessuch as HPLC, SEC, and AF4/FFF. Ability to independentlydesign, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret laboratoryexperiments. Strong scientific dataanalysis, technical writing, and presentation skills. Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills. Knowledge of laboratorysafety, regulatory requirements, and quality compliance. Preferred experience withNMR spectroscopy. Preferred experience withDynamic Light Scattering(DLS), FlowCam, or other particlesizing techniques. Preferred experience withfluorescent labeling, microscopy, and image analysis. Preferredexperience with DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, and otherbiophysical characterizationtechniques. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Astrix Inc.