Scientific - Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

• B.S in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences (Preferred in Analytical Chemistry) with at least 1 year of analytical testing/research experience using HPLC/GC/UV, etc.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

Minimum skills/knowledge required to perform job:

• Understand analytical chemistry calculations such as concentrations (Area%, %w/w, ppm, μg/mL, etc.), molarity, Beer’s Law, reference standard purity on as is, anhydrous, or dry basis etc.
• Be able to perform basic statistical data analysis.
• Have good laboratory notebook documentation skills and clear/legible handwriting.
• Have good hands-on ability and be a quick learner.
• Ability to multi-task with high efficiency and work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize to support manufacturing and project timelines.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency both on an individual and team basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Proficient in English.
• Understand and follow all laboratory safety processes and procedures and the ability to work safely with chemicals of varying potency.
• General computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, etc.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time.
• Accurate testing and execution of protocols first right time to meet customer and production timelines.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of analytical chemistry and chromatographic techniques (e.g., LC/GC/dissolutions) and spectroscopic (e.g., UV) analysis.
• Basic understanding and ability to perform/assist photostability studies (ICH Q1B), dose dump studies/solubility/polymorphism and hygroscopy studies required for RA filing on DS/DP as needed.
• Ability to understand and follow ICH guidelines (ICH Q1, Q2, Q3 etc.) including other regulatory guidelines.
• Adhere and perform all lab job duties/responsibilities according to applicable SOP's related to DEA scheduled drugs, safety, waste management and housekeeping and work with the team in improvement of the processes and procedures.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans. ”