Sr. Scientist I - Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology - FSP

Overview

Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology, working full-time with Parexel FSP on a long-term onsite assignment at a client site in Rahway, NJ.

What you'll do

• Support high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, and admixture testing.
• Analyze samples, report results, and document work following appropriate methods, protocols, and procedures.
• Manage samples and monitor controlled temperature units.
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety and hygiene procedures.

What you'll need

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or similar life sciences.
• Senior Scientist: B.S. with 5+ years of experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of experience, in an analytical chemistry or biologics testing laboratory.
• Must have separations experience for large molecules or plate-based assay experience.
• Experience analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of: HPLC / UPLC; Protein A Titer, SEC, IEX, AEX, CEX, or HIC; electrophoretic methods CE-SDS and/or cIEF; ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay; qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with a high-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.
• Significant experience with the separation of small molecules, including hands-on instrumental experience and demonstrated understanding of separations science and chromatographic techniques, will be considered in place of experience with large molecules.
• Basic instrument troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols and procedures.
• Making accurate reagent preparations (dilutions, solutions, buffers, mobile phases).
• Ability and willingness to train in molecular biology, immunoassay, and analytical chemistry techniques.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical Observations.
• Good documentation practice and use of electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
• Knowledge of LIMS and Empower; sample submission and sample management.
• Monitoring of controlled temperature units.
• Experience with Biosafety Level 2 cabinets/hoods.

Details

• Full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment, onsite at a client location in Rahway, NJ.
• Benefits include full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• No visa sponsorship offered.