Analytical Scientist

The Fountain Group; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a skilled scientist with strong HPLC, wet chemistry, and particle analysis experience for a 1-year contract. A Master’s degree with 4+ years or a Bachelor's with 5+ years in related fields is required; PhDs are not requested.

The role involves independent lab work on therapeutic modalities and data-driven decision making. You will design, execute, and interpret experiments, develop protocols and SOPs, and present findings at team and department meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 4+ years experience in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience in a related field.
• No PhDs.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab work at a high level for new therapeutic modalities (peptides, oligonucleotides, virus, antibodies, non-viral delivery systems).
• Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product and process knowledge.
• Write protocols, SOPs, and technical reports according to company policy.
• Independently present findings in project team or Department meetings.
• Apply knowledge to ensure safe and compliant practices and manage risk.
• Communicate results clearly in oral and written form.

Skills

Wet chemistry methods

HPLC methods

Data interpretation

NMR (optional)

Particle sizing (DLS/FlowCam)

Fluorescent labelling/microscopy

Biophysical testing

Education

Master’s Degree with 4+ years experience

Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

Pay: $40.32/Hour

Duration: 1 year

Overview

The manager is looking for experience in HPLC, plate assays, particle analysis. A broader experience the better. Master’s Degree with 4+ years experience in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience in a related field. (NO PhDs)

Duties

Execute lab work at a high level for new therapeutic modalities (e.g., peptides, oligonucleotides, virus, antibodies, non-viral delivery systems, etc.). Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product and process knowledge. Initiates and completes routine laboratory procedures in an independent and efficient manner; Troubleshoots equipment and experiments effectively and solves scientific problems independently; Operates lab equipment and is responsible for maintenance. Designs and executes non‑routine experiments with minimal supervision. Contributes to lab organization, reagent tracking and other tasks as determined appropriate. Independently presents scientific findings in project team or Department meetings. Independently writes protocols, SOPs, technical reports in accordance with company policies. Independently applies basic scientific principles and technology. Performs literature searches and keeps abreast of relevant literature. Collects, treats and reports data with a high level of integrity and ethics. Effectively communicates work orally and in writing. Write protocols, procedures, and technical documents. Provide input to others for scientific reports. Understand appropriate regulations and legal requirements as well as client policies and procedures as relevant to areas of expertise; Apply knowledge to ensure safe and compliant practices, manage risk, and maximize opportunities for projects to succeed.

Skills

• Experience with wet chemistry preparation methods. Buffers, mobile phases, multi‑component formulation preparation.
• Experience with traditional chromatography methods such as all modes of HPLC, Field Flow Fractionation (FFF/AF4), SEC, etc.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, interpret and report technical data.
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy analysis is a plus
• Experience with sub‑micron particle sizing methodologies such as DLS or Flow Cam is a plus
• Experience with fluorescent labelling, microscopy and/or image analysis is a plus
• Experience with biophysical testing; DNA/RNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR, etc. is a plus